76ers vs. Knicks Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 8

76ers vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video

The New York Knicks are slight 1.5-point underdogs in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The Knicks have a 2-0 series lead. The over/under is set at 214.5 in the matchup.

76ers vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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76ers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (60.7%)

76ers vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The 76ers have covered the spread 40 times in 82 games with a set spread.
• The Knicks are 42-39-1 against the spread this season.
• Games involving the 76ers have hit the over 41 times this season.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 37 of 82 set point totals (45.1%).
• Against the spread, Philadelphia has fared worse when playing at home, covering 18 times in 41 home games, and 22 times in 41 road games.
• The 76ers have eclipsed the total in 20 of 41 home games (48.8%). They've done better on the road, eclipsing the total in 21 of 41 matchups (51.2%).
• New York has been better against the spread at home (27-13-0) than away (15-26-1) this season.
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Knicks' games have finished above the over/under at home (47.5%, 19 of 40) than on the road (42.9%, 18 of 42).

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey's numbers on the season are 28.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 36.7% from downtown, with an average of 3.1 made treys (ninth in league).
• VJ Edgecombe averages 16 points, 5.6 boards and 4.2 assists, shooting 43.8% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Quentin Grimes is averaging 13.4 points, 3.3 assists and 3.6 boards.
• Joel Embiid is averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 boards and 3.9 assists.
• Andre Drummond averages 6.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists, shooting 47.2% from the field.

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 26 points, 3.3 boards and 6.8 assists. He is also sinking 46.7% of his shots from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 triples per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.1 points, 11.9 boards and 3 assists. He is also making 50.1% of his shots from the floor and 36.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per game.
• Mikal Bridges averages 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He is making 49% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per game.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.7 points, 5.2 boards and 2.2 assists. He is draining 48.4% of his shots from the floor and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per game.
• The Knicks are getting 12 points, 7.4 boards and 4.8 assists per game from Josh Hart.

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