Knicks Aim for Sweep Against 76ers in Crucial Game 4 of NBA Playoffs
The third-seeded New York Knicks are poised to complete a series sweep against the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Sunday afternoon. Following a commanding 108-94 victory in Game 3, the Knicks have taken a 3-0 series lead. The Knicks, finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record and placing second in the Atlantic Division, boast a 25-20 record on the road, including the postseason. In contrast, the 76ers, with a regular season record of 45-37, placed fourth in the Atlantic Division and hold a 24-21 home record. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Historically, the 76ers lead the all-time postseason series 23-19, yet the Knicks have triumphed in seven of the last nine playoff encounters. The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Knicks as 1.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 213.5 points. Before placing any bets, it's advisable to consider insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has successfully simulated every NBA game 10,000 times. The model has generated over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players over the past eight seasons and enters the second round on a 26-9 streak (74%) for top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Key predictions from the model include: Total Points: The model predicts the total will go Under 213.5, as this has hit in six of the past ten matchups. Top Scorers: Jalen Brunson is projected to lead the Knicks with 26.8 points, while Joel Embiid is expected to top the 76ers with 25.4 points. Combined Points: The teams are projected to score a total of 211 points, favoring the Under in 53.7% of simulations. For anyone interested in betting, the model indicates one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time, making it essential to check out the full predictions at SportsLine.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-10