| MATCHUP | Philadelphia 76ers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 45-37 | 53-29 |
| Spread | +6.5 -105 | -6.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 215.5 (-110) | Under 215.5 (-110) |
| Where | New York Stadium | |
| When | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks collide in Game 2 of the East Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday 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 were hoping to get off to a quick start and maybe steal home-court advantage in the series opener, but instead they came out flat and got smashed by the Knicks in a 137-98 loss in Game 1 on Monday. Paul George led the team with 17 points on six of 11 shooting; Joel Embiid added 14 points on three of 11 shooting, while Tyrese Maxey chipped in with 13 points on three of nine shooting.
As a team, the 76ers shot just 41 percent from the field and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Knicks from the start and leaked 41 points in the second quarter to fall behind by 23 points at halftime. We kept waiting for the 76ers to fight back and work their way back into the contest but the deficit only grew as the game wore on.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks were heading into this series in red-hot form after reeling off three straight wins to run past the Hawks and it looked like they carried that momentum into this series as they were simply dominant in their Game 1 victory on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 35 points on 12 of 18 shooting; OG Anunoby added 18 points on seven of eight shooting, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each scored 17 points.
As a team, the Knicks shot a sizzling 63 percent from the field and 19 of 37 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running to take an 18-point lead midway through the second quarter and they kept their foot on the gas pedal right to the final buzzer to draw first blood with a dominant win at home.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have lost 34 of their last 42 Eastern Conference Semifinals road games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three Eastern Conference Semifinals games.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last six playoff games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Knicks following a road loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Twelve of the 76ers’ last 15 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone OVER 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
- Kelly Oubre Jr. has recorded 3+ steals in three consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Paul George 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 Prediction
The 76ers could be shorthanded for this one as they are keeping an eye on Joel Embiid, who is dealing with an ankle injury, while the Knicks expect to have a full squad once again. There was always a chance that the 76ers would be slow starters in this series after an exhausting 7-game series win over the Celtics, but they probably didn’t expect to get smashed in Game 1.
The Knicks had it all their way on Monday and it wasn’t just Brunson, as the Knicks shot over 63 percent from the field for the game, but surely the 76ers will actually play some defense in this one after getting humbled on Monday. I’m still going with the Knicks to get the win, but I think the 76ers bounce back and take this one down to the wire.