Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 19 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Philadelphia 76ers will be on the road to face the New York Knicks in another round of NBA games. It is one of the five games scheduled for Friday.

The Sixers (15-11) are fifth in the Eastern Conference. They have won three in their last five games. Their last matchup was a 120-117 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

Philadelphia forward Paul George recorded 35 points, four rebounds and three assists. VJ Edgecombe added 26 points, six rebounds and two assists.

The Knicks (19-7) are second in the East. They have won their last five games, with their last game being a 114-113 away win against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.

Jalen Brunson recorded 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Mikal Bridges chipped in with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

---

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks game details

The Sixers-Knicks game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The matchup can be watched on TV via Amazon Prime and MSG, and streamed via Fubo.

---

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks betting lines

Moneyline: Sixers (+165) vs. Knicks (-200)

Spread: Sixers (+5.5) vs. Knicks (-5.5)

Total: (O/U): Sixers (o229.5) -110 vs. Knicks (u229.5) -110

---

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks preview

The Sixers have a better head-to-head record against the Knicks. They have met 476 times, and Philadelphia leads with a 264-212 record. The Knicks have dominated the last 10 meetings, with an 8-2 record.

Their last regular-season matchup was on April 1, with the Knicks winning 105-91 at home. OG Anunoby recorded 27 points and five rebounds. Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes finished with 26 points, four rebounds and five assists.

---

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks predicted starting lineups

Sixers

PG: Tyrese Maxey | SG: VJ Edgecombe | SF: Jabari Walker | PF: Paul George | C: Joel Embiid

Knicks

PG - Jalen Brunson | SG - Jordan Clarkson | SF - Mikal Bridges | PF - OG Anunoby | C - Guerschon Yabusele

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

---

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks betting tips

Tyrese Maxey has an over/under of 26.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 31.5 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson has an over/under of 28.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 28.5 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.

---

Game prediction

The Knicks are the heavy favorites to win against the Sixers. Their recent streak against Philadelphia will give them momentum coming into the game. They have a 66.7% probability compared to Sixers' 37.7%.

Edited by Ubong Richard