The Knicks are fresh off of winning the NBA Cup and will look to carry that momentum into an Eastern Conference matchup vs. the 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
Philadelphia has been one of the bigger surprises in the East despite dealing with some injuries thus far. Even with C Joel Embiid missing time, the Sixers have been led by PG Tyrese Maxey, who is set to return to the lineup from an illness for Friday’s 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off on Prime Video.
Below, we'll preview the game and break down a 76ers vs. Knicks prediction and picks on PrizePicks for today, including player projections for Maxey and PG Jalen Brunson.
76ers vs. Knicks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
New York is surging as of late, as they’re currently riding a seven-game winning streak. In fact, the Knicks possess an 11-1 record dating back to Nov. 24 and sit in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Philadelphia is currently in fifth place with a 14-11 record and is coming off a 120-117 loss at the hands of Atlanta on Sunday.
Knicks G Jalen Brunson has been thriving lately and enters Friday’s matchup shooting 39.2% from deep in December. He's topped the 30-point mark in four of his last six games.
Sixers F Paul George rose to the occasion in recent games without Maxey in the lineup. Most recently, he scored 35 points on 11-of-21 shooting and knocked down seven 3-pointers vs. the Hawks in what was his highest point total since signing with Philadelphia during the 2024 offseason.
Embiid (illness) is questionable for Friday, while G Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) and F Trendon Watford (thigh) remain out. From a Knicks standpoint, C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), F Josh Hart (abdomen), C Mitchell Robinson (ankle), and G Miles McBride (ankle) are all questionable.
76ers vs. Knicks Over/Under, Spread
The Knicks are 3.5-point favorites, returning a 1.53x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The 76ers will return a 2.38x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
- Spread: New York Knicks -3.5
- Over/Under: 229.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Knicks 1.53x | 76ers 2.38x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
76ers vs. Knicks Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to get you prepared for 76ers vs. Knicks today.
- The Knicks are 13-1 against the spread at home.
- The 76ers are 8-2 against the spread on the road.
- Philadelphia is 3-2 ATS as a road underdog this season.
- New York has won each of its previous five matchups against Philadelphia.
76ers vs. Knicks Picks for PrizePicks Today
Here are some of the top 76ers vs. Knicks picks on PrizePicks for today. Player projections are via the PrizePicks real-money NBA game.
Knicks PG Jalen Brunson vs. 76ers Projection – 28.5 Points
- Brunson is averaging 29.1 points through eight games in December.
- The Knicks' star guard is connecting on 37.6% of his 3-point attempts. That’s in the 69th-percentile, per databallr.
- Brunson averaged 30.1 points in his last 13 games vs. the 76ers dating back to the 2023 season.
- The New York playmaker is shooting 54.3% on 2-point shot attempts, an 83rd-percentile mark.
76ers PG Tyrese Maxey vs. Knicks Projection – 33.5 Pts + Asts
- The 76ers star is averaging 36.8 combined points and assists in his last five games.
- Maxey registers 31.5 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, per databallr. That ranks in the 94th percentile.
- The Kentucky product is shooting 43.3% from beyond the arc in his last four games. Maxey hoists 7.5 attempts from deep per contest.
- Maxey tallies 15.3 potential assists per 100 possessions (62nd percentile).
Make 76ers vs. Knicks Picks on PrizePicks
The Knicks are looking to keep their scorching stretch alive on Friday, while the 76ers are trying to get back into the win column. Jalen Brunson may continue to pace the Knicks in the scoring department, while 76ers star Tyrese Maxey aims to pick up where he left off in his return.
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