8.30 NBA: New York Knicks - Philadelphia 76ers! The Philadelphia 76ers recently defeated the Dallas Mavericks, securing a small two-game winning streak. They currently hold an 18-14 record, positioning them fifth in the Eastern Conference. Their recent performance includes a 5-5 record over the last 10 games, with a commendable 10-7 record in 15 away games, displaying strong away form. The team has seemingly rediscovered some form, even with Paul George and Joel Embiid dealing with injuries. Their offense relies heavily on the outside shooting of players like Tyrese Maxey and rookie Filip Petrusev, supported by a strong bench presence from players such as Tobias Harris. Their offensive and defensive scoring average is 116 points, ranking them mid-table, with the main issue being a lack of improvement in outside shooting percentages. This season, the teams have played each other once at the New York Knicks' home court, where the 76ers won by a significant margin. At that time, the 76ers and the Chicago Bulls were the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Knicks struggled at the start of the season before gradually improving and climbing into the upper half of the Eastern Conference. Both teams have shown decent form lately. While the Knicks' defense has been slightly lax and key players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart have injury concerns, the 76ers' roster is gradually becoming more complete. In this upcoming match, the 76ers have a psychological advantage. Although the Knicks will want to leverage their home advantage for revenge, such outcomes are often difficult, especially considering the 76ers' all-around capabilities. It will be challenging for the Knicks to secure an easy win. The prediction favours the Philadelphia 76ers to maintain their performance. Recommendation: Philadelphia 76ers +3.5!