Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/6

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers are set for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks hold a 1–0 lead in this best-of-7 series. They claimed a convincing 137-98 victory over the 76ers in the first game.

This game takes place at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have been strong at home, winning three of their last four postseason games there. The 76ers will try to bounce back from their loss, under the guidance of Head Coach Nick Nurse.

76ers vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Betting Odds: 76ers Spread +7.0 (-109), Knicks Spread -7.0 (-113), 76ers MoneyLine +222, Knicks MoneyLine -273, Over/Under 215.5

Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers had a tough start to their Eastern Conference Semifinals, losing to the New York Knicks by 39 points. Their field goal percentage was 41.1%, with Paul George leading the team in scoring with 17 points. Joel Embiid scored 14 points but struggled, hitting only 27.3% of his shots.

In the previous series against the Boston Celtics, the 76ers won the decisive Game 7 by nine points. Joel Embiid was a standout with 34 points and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey also impressed, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Throughout the postseason, the 76ers have averaged 104.4 points per game. They rank high in steals per game with 5.1, which is second in the league. Joel Embiid has been a key player, averaging 28 points and nine rebounds per game in the playoffs. Tyrese Maxey is also a strong performer, scoring 27.4 points per game.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks are on a strong postseason run. They recently beat the Philadelphia 76ers by 39 points. Jalen Brunson led the way with 35 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.

In their last game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks won by 51 points. OG Anunoby scored 29 points with a field goal percentage of 78.6%. Mikal Bridges also contributed with 24 points and a shooting percentage of 83.3%.

Overall, the Knicks are averaging 117.8 points per game in the postseason. They hold a high field goal percentage of 49.9%. Their defense is solid, allowing only 100.3 points per game from opponents.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 7 points against the 76ers. The 76ers average 104.4 points per game and allow 105.4. The Knicks score 117.8 and allow 100.3. With the Knicks’ strong offense and defense, they are likely to cover the spread. Pick: Knicks -7.0.

The total for the game is set at 215.5 points. The 76ers’ games average a combined score of 209.8 points, while the Knicks’ games average 218.1. Given the 76ers’ defense and the Knicks’ scoring ability, the total might lean slightly under. Pick: Under 215.5.