The Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks in an Atlantic Division clash on Wednesday. Currently, the Knicks hold a record of 26-15, but they have stumbled recently, losing two of their last three games, including a close defeat to the Detroit Pistons. In the meantime, the 76ers, with a record of 15-22, are struggling even more, having dropped three consecutive matches, the latest being a 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Philadelphia has not only lost games but also struggles against the spread, going 0-4-1 in their last five outings.
In terms of player availability, the 76ers are in a difficult position with notable absentees like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, all dealing with injuries and listed as day-to-day. The Knicks also have injury concerns with Karl-Anthony Towns being questionable for the matchup. With the game set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center, New York is a 6-point favorite according to the latest betting odds.