The Knicks swiped Game 2 from the 76ers, 108-102, as New York took a firm 2-0 control of the series. Game 3 is in Philadelphia and Joel Embiid is expected to play after missing Game 2.
New York has won five straight games. The Knicks won Game 1 by 39 points and were on a stretch of winning by 33.7 points per game until Game 2. The Knicks’ six-point win was the smallest of the playoffs. Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey led Game 2 in scoring with 26 points each. The Knicks may need more Brunson in Game 3 with Josh Hart (thumb) and OG Anunoby (hamstring) listed as questionable.
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Philadelphia turned the ball over 18 times, five more than New York, and lost the points off turnover battle, 23-9. Those were the two main reasons why the 76ers didn’t win Game 2. However, Philadelphia shot 38% from three and held New York to 27% from deep, plus the 76ers had three more free throw attempts (28 to 25). There were a lot of positives to take away for Philadelphia ahead of a pivotal Game 3 despite the narrow loss.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: 76ers vs. Knicks
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Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
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Site: Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Network/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
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Game Odds: 76ers vs. Knicks
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
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Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers (-118), New York Knicks (-102)
This game opened 76ers -1.5 with the Total set at 213.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Knicks vs. 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
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C Joel Embiid (questionable)
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New York Knicks
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SG Josh Hart (questionable)
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PF OG Anunoby (questionable)
Injury Report: Knicks vs. 76ers
New York Knicks
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OG Anunoby (hamstring strain) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 3
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Josh Hart (thumb) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 3
Philadelphia 76ers
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Joel Embiid (ankle) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 3
Important stats, trends and insights: 76ers vs. Knicks
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New York is 49-42 ATS and 49-42 to the Under this season
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New York is 25-19 to the Under as the road team
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New York is 10-4 to the Under as the road underdog
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New York is 17-27 ATS as the road team, ranking third-worst
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New York is 6-8 ATS and 5-9 on the ML as a road underdog
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Philadelphia is 50-42 ATS
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Philadelphia is 49-43 to the Under
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Philadelphia is 24-21 to the Under at home
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Philadelphia is 15-13 to the Over as a home favorite
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Philadelphia is 22-23 ATS at home and 14-14 ATS as a home favorite
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s Knicks and 76ers’ game:
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the 76ers’ Moneyline
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the 76ers -1.5 ATS
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 213.5
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