Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Predictions Today
The New York Knicks will beat the Philadelphia 76ers, Knicks 119, 76ers 116, in our opening-night forecast. New York’s returning championship core offers the strongest matchup advantage against Philadelphia’s newly assembled star group. That continuity favors the Knicks to win, but neither New York -4.5 (-110) nor the total of 232 (-110) offers a convincing betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks prediction and best bet
New York gets the winner pick because its continuity is easier to trust at the start of the season. The defending champions retained their important players, while Philadelphia is integrating LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. That gives the Knicks a reasonable advantage in familiarity, though the size of that advantage remains uncertain.
The best betting decision is Pass. Philadelphia’s preseason production supplies a meaningful counterweight to New York’s championship pedigree, and the spread consensus is divided. The forecast favors a close Knicks victory with low confidence, leaving too little separation to endorse either spread side.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. Philadelphia visits New York on the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Venue: Madison Square Garden. Broadcast: NBC and Peacock.
SportsJaw odds: Philadelphia 76ers +4.5 (-110); New York Knicks -4.5 (-110). Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers +150; New York Knicks -170. Total: Over 231.5 (-110); Under 231.5 (-110).
SportsJaw moneyline: Philadelphia +153; New York -174.