Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction 5/4/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. 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 beat the Celtics in 7 games and are in the second round for the first time since the 2022-23 season. The 76ers have won 11 of their last 18 games.

The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 103.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 28 points and 7 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.9 points and 4.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Hawks in 6 games and are in the second round for a fourth straight season. The Knicks have won 16 of their last 22 games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 100.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 2.5 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 21.5 points and 1.2 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Josh Hart is dishing out 4.3 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 Monday games as road underdogs.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The 76ers have won four of their last five playoff games as road underdogs.
• The Knicks have lost four of their last five playoff games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Madison Square Garden against 76ers teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of the 76ers’ last 14 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of the Knicks’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Josh Hart is one of only three players to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
• Mikal Bridges is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

• Paul George is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
• VJ Edgecombe is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
• The Knicks rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.9).
• The 76ers rank 29th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (36.6%).
• The 76ers rank 3rd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Injury Report

Jeremy Sochan is probable for the Knicks despite hamstring tightness.

Joel Embiid is probable for the 76ers despite a hip contusion. Tyrese Maxey is probable despite a finger issue.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are at home with the rest advantage and they’ve won 7 of the last 9 games against the 76ers. It’s not surprising to see a decent-sized line. However, the 76ers showed me some things against the Celtics and if there’s a carryover effect here, we’re in for a hell of a series. Embiid is getting his feet under him and looks confident. Maxey is blossoming into a star. Edgecombe isn’t afraid of the moment as a rookie. Paul freaking George is back to playing two-way ball at a high level. All of a sudden the 76ers look dangerous?

The 76ers are also 5-1 ATS and 4-2 SU as an underdog since April 21. I also haven’t forgotten the bipolar Knicks, who have games where things look a little off. This series has a chance to be tighter than some think. I’ll grab the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +7.5