One of the fiercest rivalries in the NBA begins anew tonight when the New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
In conjunction with our 76ers vs. Knicks predictions, we're going big on Joel Embiid.
The big man headlines this 76ers vs. Knicks same-game parlay that is also bullish on Philly keeping it close in a high-scoring clash on Monday, May 4.
Our best 76ers vs Knicks SGP for Game 1
SGP leg #1: Joel Embiid Over 40.5 points + rebounds + assists
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be a focal point of this series, and he will need to be at his absolute best against the New York Knicks to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
Embiid has averaged a healthy 44 PRA since returning in the playoffs, hitting the Over on this combo line in three of four games. In 11 career games at Madison Square Garden, Embiid has gone for 41+ PRA eight times.
SGP leg #2: 76ers +7.5
Simply put, the 76ers are better when Embiid is healthy and playing. With the big man available, Philly's offensive rating soared to 118.5 from 112.9 without him.
And while the Knicks may have the advantage of rest, the Sixers are in a groove and have played New York well over the last two seasons. Philly is 4-1 against the spread across its last five games at Madison Square Garden.
SGP leg #3: Over 212
The Sixers have hit the Over in two of their last four games, while the Knicks have done so in three of four. With Embiid playing, Philly's attack is a Top-5 offense, and New York averaged 133 points per game in the last two games against the Hawks.
Expect fireworks at MSG in Game 1.
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