Knicks at 76ers: Picks, Odds & Betting Tips

The New York Knicks were looking like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference for the first three months of the season. But then New York won the NBA Cup championship. As it turns out, the NBA Cup may be considered what the Presidents’ Trophy in the NHL is: jinxed and bad news.

Most important of all to gamblers is that the Knicks have lost their profit margin. New York was one of the most profitable teams on the board until winning the NBA Cup. However, New York gave away all that money and is now battling to stay above water.

The Shorthanded Boston Celtics have surpassed the Knicks in the Eastern Conference. Another team that is lurking close to the Knicks is the Philadelphia 76ers, who host New York on Saturday.

Knicks at 76ers Preview

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Tipoff time is 3 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC.

Public Betting Odds Factors

• The Knicks remain a popular legacy franchise with a large following and plenty of NBA wagering support.

• New York’s recent inability to cover the spread is chasing away former backers who are not fans of the team.

• Joel Embiid remains in day-to-day status with his tender knee.

Knicks at 76ers Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider 

• The Knicks are more popular and respected than the 76ers, but they will get a discount as the road team against a respectable opponent.

• Philadelphia has played poorly and offered weak betting value at home against the Knicks.

• The 76ers have also tailed off against the spread after previous profit-taking.

• New York has the offensive advantage.

76ers at Knicks Prime Best Bet: New York Knicks

Knicks at 76ers Betting Tips

New York Knicks 

• New York has NBA metrics of 8^th for scoring offense, 16^th for field goal percentage, 3^rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 10^th for free throw percentage, and 5^th for offensive rebounding.

• On defense, the Knicks have NBA metrics of 11^th for scoring defense, 15^th for field goal percentage permitted, 27^th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 6^th for defensive rebounding.

• The Knicks are 25-18 straight up, 21-22 against the spread, and 23-20 over/under the total.

• New York has covered the NBA spread in just two out of their last ten games.

• The Knicks have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups.

• New York is 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.

• New York is seven games behind the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Philadelphia 76ers 

• Philadelphia has NBA metrics of 14^th for scoring offense, 27^th for field goal percentage, 16^th for 3-point field goal percentage, 4^th for free throw percentage, and 10^th for offensive rebounding.

• On defense, the 76ers have NBA metrics of 15^th for scoring defense, 11^th for field goal percentage permitted, 3^rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 20^th for defensive rebounding.

• The 76ers are 23-19 straight up, 21-22 against the spread, and 23-20 over/under the total.  Late on, Philadelphia covered two out of their last ten games.

• The 76ers have gone under the total in three of its previous five matchups.

• Philadelphia is 5th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.  Philadelphia is 8.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Knicks at 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats

The Knicks covered the spread in nine of their last 12 games at Philadelphia.

The Knicks and 76ers went under the total in four of their last seven games at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia covered only four of its last 15 home games.

The 76ers went over the total in five of their last six home games.

New York went under the total in three of its last five road tilts.