The Eastern Conference semifinals shift to Philadelphia tonight for Game 3 as the New York Knicks look to build on their 2-0 series lead.
After a dominant Game 1 and a hard-fought Game 2 victory, the Knicks have established themselves as a physical force fueled by the stellar play of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
The 76ers find themselves in a desperate position, essentially facing a must-win scenario to avoid a nearly insurmountable 3-0 deficit.
Health remains the primary storyline, with Joel Embiid listed as day-to-day due to a lingering ankle sprain that kept him sidelined in the previous contest.
New York also faces depth concerns as OG Anunoby is questionable with a hamstring strain.
Live NBA odds suggest a very competitive game tonight (7 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime) with Philadelphia listed as a 1.5-point favorite against New York — a line that is already attracting buckets of professional betting action.
NBA Odds, Sharp Knicks vs. 76ers Betting Pick
*Odds as of Friday morning
Fifty-six percent of spread tickets have come in on the Knicks to this point, so betting appears to be quite balanced as of the time of writing.
