New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Predictions

Philadelphia has earned a look at plus money

New York is a 2.5-point road favorite and -130 on the moneyline. Philadelphia is +2.5 and +110, while the total is 227.5 with -110 odds on either side.

The official New York Knicks / NBA.com game notes show that Philadelphia won the first meeting 106-100 on October 20, when Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points. iHeart Sports lists Maxey at 28.4 points per game through five games and the 76ers at 4-1, compared with the Knicks at 2-3. Those results make Philadelphia worth considering at an underdog price at home.

Brunson keeps the pick close

New York is coming off a 133-127 win over Chicago in which Jalen Brunson scored 38 points. Brunson is averaging 25.8 points through five games, and Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 13.8 rebounds, according to iHeart Sports. Their production explains why Philadelphia is only a low-confidence pick.

Player availability limits the case for either side. iHeart Sports lists New York’s Jose Alvarado as day-to-day with an ankle injury. Philadelphia’s Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukporti are out, while Jabari Walker and Tacko Fall are day-to-day. Probable starters weren’t confirmed in the available reporting.

Prediction

Philadelphia is the slight choice to win, with the 76ers moneyline at +110 offering more appeal than paying -130 for New York. The earlier head-to-head result and Philadelphia’s 4-1 start support the wager, but New York’s top scorers and the unresolved availability reports keep confidence low.