Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips - Jan. 3 | 2025-26 NBA Season

A major Eastern Conference clash is set for Saturday night, with the New York Knicks (23-11) welcoming the Philadelphia 76ers (18-14) to Madison Square Garden in what could serve as a playoff preview.

This will be the second matchup between the teams this season, with Philadelphia claiming the first meeting 116-107 in December.

Here’s a preview of this Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks game, scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Preview and Odds

Moneyline: 76ers (+136) vs Knicks (-136)

Spread: 76ers +3.5 (-110) vs Knicks -3.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): 76ers o232.5 (-110) vs Knicks u232.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks preview

Both teams enter this contest navigating challenging stretches. The 76ers have won two straight games but will be playing their fifth consecutive road contest. The Knicks, who sit second in the Eastern Conference, come in on a two-game losing streak, only their second skid of the season.

The game shapes up as a defense-versus-offense battle, with Philadelphia owning the league’s 12th-ranked defense and New York boasting the No. 4 offensive rating.

Health will also play a significant role. Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey are available for the 76ers, while the Knicks were without Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns in their 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

New York’s first losing streak came between Games 3 and 5 of the season, after which the Knicks were dominant. However, recent injuries have disrupted their momentum. Meanwhile, the 76ers are searching for consistency as they continue building chemistry with their Big Three and look to climb the Eastern Conference standings.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks betting tips

• Jalen Brunson O/U 30.5 points – Take the over.
• Joel Embiid O/U 24.5 points – Take the over.
• OG Anunoby O/U 17.5 points – Take the over.
• Tyrese Maxey O/U 27.5 points – Take the under.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks prediction

This matchup would carry even more intrigue if both teams were fully healthy, but it remains compelling given the expected lineups. While the 76ers hold an advantage in terms of availability, we project the Knicks to grind out a tough win behind strong performances from Brunson and Towns.

Our prediction: Knicks win by 9.

Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro