Jan. 3, 2026, 10:27 a.m. ET

The Philadelphia 76ers (18-14) and New York Knicks (23-11) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: 76ers lead 1-0

The 76ers beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-108 on Thursday, covering as a 2.5-point road favorite with the Under (231.5) cashing. Philadelphia was led by G Tyrese Maxey, who scored 34 points on 14-for-24 shooting. The 76ers have won 2 straight games and 4 of their last 7 contests, going 4-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. Philadelphia is 19-12-1 ATS on the season.

The Knicks most recently lost 111-99 at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. The Under (239.5) hit with ease. New York had scored at least 126 points in each of its previous 4 games, making Friday a peculiarly pitiful offensive showing. Despite being 19-15 ATS on the season, the Knicks have covered in just 2 of their last 9 performances.

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Moneyline (ML): 76ers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Knicks -150 (bet $150 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +3.5 (-118) | Knicks -3.5 (-102)Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)76ers at Knicks key injuries

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) probableF Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) outF Trendon Watford (adductor) out

Knicks

(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)

G Josh Hart (ankle) outC Mitchell Robinson (ankle) questionableG Landry Shamet (shoulder) outC Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Knicks picks and predictionsPrediction

Knicks 120, 76ers 118

PASS.

The Knicks (-150) have been solid at home, but they are too expensive to consider outright. The 76ers (+125) are 3-3 over their last 6 road games but not worthy of a play to pull off the upset.

BET 76ERS +3.5 (-118).

The Knicks have been competing in close games as of late. They are 3-2 in their last 5 games and each of those wins came by a margin of 5 points or fewer, with 2 of those wins being by just a 1-score margin. New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games as a favorite.

The 76ers, who are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 contests as an underdog, has averaged 131 points over their last 2 performances. Nearly full strength, expect them to keep this one close.

Take 76ERS +3.5 (-118).

BET OVER 232.5 (-110).

The Knicks have a team of capable scorers and they reward bettors at home. They are 8-6 O/U in their last 14 at Madison Square Garden and, more recently, have allowed at least 124 points 4 of their last 4 overall.

The 76ers are 3-3 O/U over the past few weeks and have allowed at least 114 points in 4 of those battles. They are 8-7 O/U on the road. Back OVER 232.5 (-110).

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