<p><em>A close encounter is likely on Thursday, February 12, at 11:30 AEDT when the Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks.</em></p> <p>The two teams share a rather close record when they've faced each other over the last five years. In the 21 games to have been played since 2021, the Knicks hold a slight edge, holding a 12-9 record.</p> <p>Read our 76ers vs Knicks betting predictions…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Knicks to win</p> <p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Knicks to cover the spread in the handicap</p> <p><strong>Long shot: </strong>Knicks to win by 1-10 points</p> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>Looking at the formbook throughout this NBA regular season, it's not unreasonable to think that the Knicks will enjoy themselves in this contest once again.</p> <p>This year's <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-cup-format-rules">NBA Cup</a> winners, the Knicks are one of the best teams in the league, sitting second in the Eastern Conference (at the time of writing). They'll face the Indiana Pacers before this encounter, but that should go in their favour.</p> <p>However, there's something worth noting in this one that suggests they may struggle on Thursday. They've lost more games on the road than they've won. They are 12-13 for the season, despite being 9-1 over the last 10.</p> <p>The 76ers also have two wins in the last three meetings between these teams. Still, they came in New York. When playing in Philly, the 76ers haven't won at home since 2023 (five home contests have passed since then).</p> <p>Philadelphia don't have the best home record this season, either. They are 15-13 on the year, while they've been inconsistent against teams from the East. Against their fellow conference rivals, they've amassed a record of 19-17, but prior to their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, they are 7-3 over their last 10.</p> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>Given what we've explained above, we think there will be value in the <strong>Knicks handicap market</strong> for this game. They've been in impressive form in the lead-up to this encounter, and have not lost in Philadelphia in five games. We think it's likely that they will cover the spread, which could potentially offer more value to you in terms of the odds being offered.</p> <p>If we look for further value, we think the <strong>Big Win Little Win </strong>market could be a good long shot. While the two are almost equal in terms of wins over the last five years, score margins haven't always been close. Looking at when the 76ers are home, the following margins have occurred:</p> <ul> <li>Knicks win by 3</li> <li>Knicks win by 6</li> <li>Knicks win by 12</li> <li>Knicks win by 14</li> <li>Knicks win by 36</li> <li>76ers win by 9</li> </ul> <p>With this in mind, we think there's value in the<strong> Knicks to win by 1-10 points</strong>. Games have been getting closer, with the win by 3 happening just a few weeks ago.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>We think it is likely that the <strong>Knicks will win</strong>, given their record and how well they have been playing this season.</p> <p>We think there could be value in the player prop market, with <strong>Jalen Brunson</strong> a top pick. He has been up and down recently, but in his last game against the 76ers, he had 31 points. We think it's likely <strong>he'll have 25+</strong> in this one, as he tends to put his best foot forward. If you're new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">how to bet on the NBA</a>, player props are a great way to get started.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">Our experts' best NBA picks for today's slate</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-positions-explained-basketball-roles">Point guard to centre — every position on the court explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/how-to-stream-the-nba">How to catch NBA games from Australia without missing a tip-off</a></li> </ul>