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Philadelphia (18-14) at New York (23-11)
- When: Jan 3 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- TV: MSG
Philadelphia vs New York Preview & Prediction
Spread: New York -3.0
Moneyline: New York (-150)
Total: 233.0
New York Knicks Betting Breakdown
The Knicks are coming off one of their flattest outings of the season and will be looking for an immediate response in front of a restless home crowd. Shooting struggles plagued New York last time out, especially from deep, and sloppy ball security only made things worse. That is not the identity this team wants, especially at MSG.
Even in a poor showing, the offense still flowed through Jalen Brunson, who continues to be the stabilizer when things go sideways. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges provided effort on both ends, but New York clearly missed its usual physical edge without key contributors potentially sidelined again.
At home, expect a sharper defensive effort and a more deliberate pace early. The Knicks know another slow start could turn the building hostile fast. When this team defends and limits turnovers, they are difficult to beat in this spot.
Knicks Player Prop Pick Jalen Brunson over 29.5 points – Brunson consistently shoulders a massive scoring load in bounce back situations, especially at home where his usage climbs.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Breakdown
Philadelphia enters the final leg of a long road trip playing its best basketball of the week. The Sixers finally put together a clean offensive performance, shooting efficiently and controlling late game situations. When Tyrese Maxey is aggressive as both a scorer and distributor, this offense looks dangerous.
The return of balance among Philadelphia’s core pieces has been noticeable. Joel Embiid continues to draw defensive attention, creating space for shooters and cutters, while Paul George adds another reliable scoring option. The bench has also delivered, with Quentin Grimes providing instant offense and lineup flexibility.
Road games at MSG are never easy, but Philadelphia already proved earlier this season it can win here by dictating tempo and attacking mismatches. If the Sixers maintain their recent efficiency, they can hang around deep into the fourth quarter.
76ers Player Prop Pick Tyrese Maxey over 27.5 points – Maxey thrives in up tempo games and has consistently produced against New York’s guard rotation.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
This sets up as a competitive, high scoring game with stretches of momentum swings. New York’s urgency and home court give them a slight edge, but Philadelphia’s shot making keeps it tight throughout.
Final Score: Knicks 118, 76ers 113
Lean: New York -3.0
Total: Under 233.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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