Knicks vs. 76ers: Game 3 Betting Trends

Two days after falling behind 0-2 in the 2022 conference semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers rebounded with a win over the Miami Heat, easily covering as a 1-point home favorite.

That was one of three total Game 3 ATS wins in seven opportunities during the 2021-22 postseason for teams facing an 0-2 deficit. Those teams are 82-79-4 (.509) against the spread and 87-78 (.527) overall since 2005.

The Sixers will be in the same spot on Thursday when they host the Knicks with hopes of avoiding an 0-2 deficit. As of Tuesday’s NBA odds at BetMGM, Philly is a 4.5-point home favorite.

Here are some ATS and moneyline (ML) splits for 0-2 teams in those games:

Home Teams ATS: 69-68-4 ( .504)

Home Teams ML: 75-66 (.532)

Favorites ATS: 46-36-3 (.561)

Favorites ML: 56-29 (.659)

Favorites 4+ Points ATS: 24-17-2 (.585)

Favorites 4+ Points ML: 30-13 (.698)

First Round ATS: 45-46-2 (.495)

First Round ML: 45-48 (.484)

2+ Days Rest ATS: 53-43-1 (.552)

2+ Days Rest ML: 53-44 (.546)

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