New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/8
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The game will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Knicks lead the series 2-0 and look to extend their lead.
The Knicks, led by coach Mike Brown, have a strong postseason record of 6-2. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been key players for the Knicks. On the other side, the 76ers, under coach Nick Nurse, have a 5-5 postseason record. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are expected to play important roles for the 76ers.
Knicks vs 76ers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Betting Odds: 76ers -1.5 (-110), Knicks +1.5 (-111), Over/Under 214
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks have been performing well in the postseason. In their recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers, they won 108-102. Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns have been key players for the team.
Jalen Brunson is leading the team with an average of 27.4 points per game in the postseason. Karl-Anthony Towns also stands out with 18.6 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. OG Anunoby contributes with 21.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
The Knicks are strong offensively, ranking fourth in points per game. Their field goal percentage is 51.6, which ranks second. Defensively, they allow only 100.2 points per game, placing them fourth in the league.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have struggled in their recent games against the New York Knicks. In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the 76ers lost 108-102. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 26 points, while Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. each added 19 points.
In Game 1 of the series, the 76ers faced a tough loss with a score of 137-98. Paul George scored 17 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 12 points. Joel Embiid contributed 14 points, but his field goal percentage was low at 27.3%.
The 76ers showed strength in their win against the Boston Celtics in the First Round. Joel Embiid was key with 34 points and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey also played well, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Embiid’s status is uncertain due to an ankle and hip injury.
BTB Betting Pick
The Knicks are set to cover the spread of +1.5 (-111) against the 76ers. The Knicks have a strong offense, scoring 119.0 points per game, while the 76ers average 103.5 points. The Knicks’ defense allows only 100.2 points per game, making them a solid pick against the spread.
The game is likely to go over the total of 214 points. The Knicks’ high-scoring offense and the 76ers’ average defense suggest a combined score above 214. A projected score of Knicks 115, 76ers 110 supports this over pick.