Knicks vs 76ers Prediction 10/30/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction

The Knicks have ruled out Jose Alverado again, while the 76ers have ruled out Jabari Walker, with Jaylen Brown listed as questionable with knee soreness. The Knicks haven’t been playing anywhere near their best lately, but you just know they will be up for this matchup as they visit the revamped 76ers, who have already emerged as one of the hottest teams in the league.

This is definitely a game where you want to check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the 76ers’ Brown, but I still like the 76ers as the home underdog regardless. These teams last met on opening night, and it was the 76ers who won 106-100 behind their defense and a big scoring night from Tyrese Maxey, and I think we’re about to see a similar result here. I’m still not sold on the Knicks, who could’ve easily lost to the Bulls in their last game.

New York Knicks Betting Preview 

The New York Knicks are starting to turn things around as they have now won two in a row after sneaking past the pesky Bulls in a 133-127 road win on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the way with 38 points and seven assists on 13 of 25 shooting, OG Anunoby added 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 19 points with 13 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in with 18 points in just 17 minutes off the bench.

As a team, the Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and a sizzling 22 of 48 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and trailed in this one by as many as 19 points, before they chipped away and caught fire with 43 points in the fourth quarter to pull off the impressive comeback win on the road.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have hit the ground running with four wins from their five outings and they will be eager to stay hot after taking down the Pacers in a 114-109 road victory on Wednesday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 27 points; Jaylen Brown and Anfernee Simons each scored 20 points, Joel Embiid tallied 21 points with 11 rebounds, while LeBron James chipped in with 13 points and 10 assists.

As a team, the 76ers shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they squandered an early 15-point lead to trail by 13 points, before they rallied with a 39-21 fourth quarter to secure the gritty road win.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The Knicks have lost each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The 76ers have won five of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last five home games following a road win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 10 road games following a win.
• The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against the 76ers.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the 76ers’ last 14 Friday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

• Tyrese Maxey ranks T1st in the league for fast break points (32) this season.
• LeBron James is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player to have recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game this season.
• OG Anunoby is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (0.6) and free-throw percentage (84.4%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (52.4).
• The 76ers rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.0).
• The Knicks rank T1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (80.0%).
• The Knicks rank 1st in the league in second-chance points (106) this season.

Peter Tran's Pick: Philadelphia +1.5