Knicks-76ers Lines Preview

The division rival New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Wachovia Center. Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Knicks limited their opponents in the second and third quarter, and went on to pound the Grizzlies 108-88 on Friday. The Knicks easily covered the 6-point spread, while the 196 points went UNDER the posted total of 202. David Lee threw down 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to complete a double-double in that win. The 76ers had their seven-game win streak snapped in a 95-93 loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The 76ers had been favored by 3.5-points in that game, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 200. Louis Williams led the 76ers with 25 points and six rebounds. Current streak: New York has won 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 18-24 SU, 23-19 ATS Philadelphia: 20-21 SU, 21-20 ATS New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Memphis are 3-7 After a win are 4-6 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing New Orleans are 0-10 After playing Dallas are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York's last 13 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Next up: New York home to Houston, Monday, January 26 Philadelphia at New Orleans, Monday, January 26