Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Philadelphia 76ers
1/3/26 19:30
New York Knicks

Prediction:

 

Sixers (+3.5) cover the spread

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 by Paul Tamayo in NBA Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers (18-14) visit the New York Knicks (23-11) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Saturday, January 3, at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks try to steady things at home after dropping two straight games. They're coming off a tough 111-99 loss to an Atlanta Hawks team without star guard Trae Young.  

Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 24 points, while OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges contributed 19 and 18, respectively. However, the Knicks had poor offensive displays in the second and third quarters, allowing the Hawks to run away with the win.

Availability is also the big question on the Knicks' side on Saturday. Key pieces Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, and Landry Shamet will be sidelined, with Karl-Anthony Towns listed day-to-day due to an illness.

As for the Sixers, they're coming off a 123-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 34 and getting support from Joel Embiid's 22 markers.

Philly comes in playing their best ball of the week. The teams square off for the second time this season, with the Sixers leading, 1-0, after a 116-107 win at Madison Square Garden on December 20.

Sixers role players Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford will remain sidelined on Saturday.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
2
New York Knicks
New York Knicks
0.641 39 25 14 1
5
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
0.568 37 21 16 -1

Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks Latest Matches

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers Latest matches
W L L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 1, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
123 :  108
Dallas Mavericks

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
139 :  136
Memphis Grizzlies

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
104 :  129
Oklahoma City Thunder

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
102 :  109
Chicago Bulls

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Brooklyn Nets
114 :  106
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
114 :  121
Philadelphia 76ers
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Brooklyn Nets
114 :  106
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
114 :  121
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 12, 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
105 :  115
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 7, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
112 :  108
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 4, 2025 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
98 :  99
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 2, 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
102 :  121
Philadelphia 76ers
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 1, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
123 :  108
Dallas Mavericks

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
139 :  136
Memphis Grizzlies

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
104 :  129
Oklahoma City Thunder

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
102 :  109
Chicago Bulls

Dec 19, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
116 :  107
New York Knicks

Dec 14, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
117 :  120
Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks
New York Knicks Latest matches
L W W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
111 :  99
New York Knicks

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
132 :  134
San Antonio Spurs

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
130 :  125
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
128 :  125
Atlanta Hawks

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
124 :  126
New York Knicks

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
104 :  115
Minnesota Timberwolves
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
111 :  99
New York Knicks

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
124 :  126
New York Knicks

Dec 21, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
125 :  132
New York Knicks

Dec 19, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
116 :  107
New York Knicks

Dec 16, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
113 :  124
New York Knicks

Dec 7, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
100 :  106
New York Knicks
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
132 :  134
San Antonio Spurs

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
130 :  125
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
128 :  125
Atlanta Hawks

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
104 :  115
Minnesota Timberwolves

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
114 :  113
Indiana Pacers

Dec 13, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
132 :  120
Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers against New York Knicks : Head to Head (H2H)

Philadelphia 76ers

17 %

New York Knicks

83 %

Dec 19, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
116 :  107
New York Knicks

Apr 1, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
91 :  105
New York Knicks

Feb 26, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
105 :  110
New York Knicks

Jan 15, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
125 :  119
Philadelphia 76ers

Nov 12, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
111 :  99
Philadelphia 76ers

May 2, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
118 :  115
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers - New York Knicks Key Points

  1. The Knicks are coming off a 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
  2. The 76ers are coming off a 123-108 win against the Dallas Mavericks.
  3. The 76ers lead the season series 1-0 after winning 116-107 at MSG on December 20.
  4. The Knicks will miss the services of Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, and Landry Shamet, with Karl-Anthony Towns listed day-to-day.

Our Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction

New York needs to hit their threes and keep the offense flowing so it’s not “Jalen Brunson vs. everyone.” But with Karl-Anthony Towns’ status uncertain and the Knicks coming off a rough shooting night, this matchup sets up as a tighter game than the spread suggests. 

Philadelphia already proved it can win in this building. With Maxey in rhythm, plus Embiid trending toward playing, the Sixers can keep this game close. Our prediction for the New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers match is: Sixers (+3.5) cover the spread.

Prediction:

 

Sixers (+3.5) cover the spread

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