Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/03/2026

 

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, January 3, 2026

Venue:  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +3.5, Knicks -3.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +3.5, Knicks -3.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +3.5, Knicks -3.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  18-14 (4th place, Atlantic Division)

New York Knicks:  23-10 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  5-5 last 10

New York Knicks:  7-3 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with an 18-14 record overall this season and they are 9-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks. Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 34 while V. J. Edgecombe was next on the team with 23 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Tyrese Maxey led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 53.3% from the field, 36.1% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 19-13 this season and their O/U record is 16-16.

The Knicks are entering this game with a 23-10 record overall this season and they are 15-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the San Antonio Spurs, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Atlanta Hawks still to be played on Friday night. In their game against the Spurs, Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 29 while Miles McBride was next on the team with 21 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 47.9% from the field, 42.3% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 121.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.6 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 19-15 this season and their O/U record is 20-14.

The current betting odds have the Knicks listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Knicks have looked great in their games this season with their 23-10 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 15-2 home record. Meanwhile, the 76ers have looked good in their games this season with their 18-14 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have been a good road team too with their 9-6 road record this year. The 76ers have been starting to roll in their games lately with 2 wins in a row now, coming off a win over the Mavericks in their last one, but they are still 5-5 in their last 10 games and have been a really up and down team all season. They have been dealing with injuries all year with key players in and out of the lineup, and they aren't going to be fully healthy for this game either. They have been getting by against bad teams lately, winning in some tighter games too, but now they have to play one of the best teams in the NBA who already won the NBA Cup and is looking like a real contender. The Knicks are off a tight road loss to the Spurs in their last one, but they are 7-3 in their last 10 games and will be looking to bounce back now that they are back at home. They have been rolling in their games lately and they are going to bring their best effort against a division rival who has had some life this season after a bad year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Knicks to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Knicks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, January 3, 2026 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Knicks 124  76ers 108.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 3-7 ATS when playing their 4th road game in 7 days. 3-7 ATS on the road after playing 3 consecutive road games. 5-10 ATS on the road in January games. 15-9 OVER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%). 13-7 OVER when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days.

New York Knicks: 10-5 ATS at home revenging a home loss vs opponent. 7-4 ATS at home revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite. 27-16 ATS at home versus poor defensive teams - allowing 116+ points/game. 24-16 OVER revenging a home loss vs opponent. 

Philadelphia 76ers:  T. Watford (PF) Day To Day - Thigh. K. Oubre Jr. (SF) Day To Day - Knee.

New York Knicks:  M. Robinson (C) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Hart (SG) Out - Ankle. L. Shamet (SG) Out - Shoulder.

“I think probably the best overall for all three of them that we’ve seen in any stretch. Other than a little bit of a shaky defensive start, I thought for the most part everybody played pretty well.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s win against the Mavericks in their game on Thursday.

“I just hope, sooner than later, our guys collectively want to sustain, the right way, the play on the defensive end of the floor. We’ll figure it out offensively as the game goes on. But when you play the way we play defensively, which is in spurts, you’re gonna keep giving a team hope. And when you give a team hope in this league, guys are too talented. They’re gonna find a way, especially a good team.” - Mike Brown on his team this season. 

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG VJ Edgecombe

SF Justin Edwards

PF Paul George

C Joel Embiid

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Miles McBride

SF Mikal Bridges

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PPG: Tyrese Maxey (30.9)

APG: Tyrese Maxey (7.2)

Reb/G: Andre Drummond (9.2)

PPG: Jalen Brunson (29.4)

APG: Jalen Brunson (6.6)

Reb/G: Karl-Anthony Towns (11.7)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (3rd season)

New York Knicks: Mike Brown (1st season)