Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/4

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks meet in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This game takes place at Madison Square Garden on May 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBC.

The 76ers have had a strong postseason, with a 5-3 record. They are led by head coach Nick Nurse. The New York Knicks also have a good postseason record, going 4-2 so far. Mike Brown leads the Knicks as head coach. Both teams are in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division.

76ers vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -7.5 (-108), 76ers +7.5 (-111)

Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have shown strength in their recent games. They secured a 109-100 win against the Boston Celtics. Joel Embiid played a key role with 34 points and 12 rebounds in that game.

The 76ers have been consistent in their offensive stats. They average 104.4 points per game in the postseason. Their field goal percentage stands at 44.6%, with a solid three-point percentage of 35.1%.

Defensively, the 76ers are strong, allowing 105.4 points per game. They excel in steals, averaging 5.1 per game. Their defense also limits opponents to a 43.1% field goal percentage.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks have been strong in the postseason. They scored 140 points against the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. OG Anunoby shined with 29 points and a field goal percentage of 78.6%. Mikal Bridges also had a good performance with 24 points and an impressive 83.3% shooting.

Jalen Brunson has been a key player for the Knicks. He averages 26.3 points per game in the playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns contributes with 18.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. OG Anunoby adds 21.5 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, making him a consistent performer.

The Knicks rank high in several postseason stats. They score 117.8 points per game, ranking 4th overall. They also excel in field goal percentage, hitting 49.9% of their shots, which ranks 3rd. Their defense has been solid too, allowing only 100.3 points per game, putting them 4th in this category.

BTB Betting Pick

The 76ers are getting a +7.5 spread against the Knicks. The Knicks score 117.8 points per game, while the 76ers allow 105.4 points per game. The 76ers’ defense is strong, and they can keep it close, making them a good pick to cover the +7.5 spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 213. The Knicks score 117.8 points per game, and the 76ers score 104.4 points per game. Both teams have solid defenses, but the Knicks’ offense can push the total over 213, so the recommendation is to bet on the over.