| MATCHUP | Philadelphia 76ers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-11 | 19-7 |
| Spread | +4.5 -105 | -4.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-112) | Under 229.5 (-108) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
The Philadelphia 76ers invade Madison Square Garden to battle the New York Knicks on Friday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last six games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting beaten by the Hawks in a 120-117 road defeat on Sunday. Paul George drained seven 3-pointers to lead the team with 35 points on 11 of 21 shooting, VJ Edgecombe added 26 points on nine of 21 shooting while Joel Embiid chipped in with 22 points and 14 rebounds.
As a team, the 76ers shot 38 percent from the field and 17 of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and allowed 39 points in the first quarter to trail for most of the contest. They had worked so hard to cut an 11-point deficit to just one point with 1:03 left on the clock, but just could never get in front.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been on fire as they’ve won 11 of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a season-high eighth straight victory after sneaking past the Pacers in a 114-113 road win last night. Jalen Brunson led the team with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Mikal Bridges added 22 points with eight rebounds and five assists while Jordan Clarkson chipped in with 18 points off the bench.
As a team, the Knicks shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they allowed the Pacers to get off to a flyer. This saw them fall behind by 16 points, but they kept chipping away at the deficit and eventually come out on top thanks to a clutch 3-point game winner from Brunson with just 5.6 seconds left on the clock.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 14 of their last 15 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 13 games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 night games at Madison Square Garden.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 21 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last six Friday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven games at Madison Square Garden following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction
The 76ers have ruled out Trendon Watford and Kelly Oubre Jr, with Joel Embiid listed as questionable. The Knicks still currently have Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson listed as out on the injury report as of this time of writing.
The 76ers are coming into this contest with some decent momentum, and they could certainly upset this banged up Knicks team playing their second game of a back to back set. However, the Knicks are an impressive 13-1 at home this season and I think they still get the job done behind big games from Brunson and Bridges.