- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: MSG
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia (+5.5)
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The Philadelphia 76ers (45-37 last season) will visit Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to clash with the New York Knicks (53-29 last year). The Knicks are favored to win by 5.5 points, with a total set at 230.5.
In their previous meeting, the 76ers fell to the Knicks, losing 144-114. Philadelphia achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0% (43 out of 86) and managed to convert 8 of 35 three-point attempts. From the charity stripe, the 76ers made 20 of their 28 free throws, resulting in a 71.4% success rate. In terms of rebounding, they secured 30 boards, including 7 offensive, and provided 24 assists, while forcing 11 turnovers and making 5 steals. On defense, Philadelphia allowed their rivals to shoot 53.8% from the field, with New York making 49 of 91 shots. The Knicks recorded 33 assists and made 6 steals, totaling 47 rebounds (15 offensive, 32 defensive) and blocking 3 shots. New York shot 72.4% at the free throw line, hitting 21 of 29 attempts, along with making 25 of 44 three-pointers. Philadelphia committed 23 personal fouls while New York tallied 22.
Joel Embiid had an impressive performance in that game, scoring 24 points on a perfect 8 of 8 shooting. He played 28 minutes and grabbed 5 rebounds, alongside 4 assists.
Philadelphia enters this game following a strong season record of 45-37. They averaged 13.6 turnovers and committed about 20.3 fouls per game. As a team, the 76ers grabbed 43.6 rebounds per outing and recorded 2,017 assists over the season, ranking 29th in the league in assists. They shot 34.9% from beyond the arc (1,011 of 2,896) and had an 80.9% free throw percentage. Their offensive output was an average of 115.9 points per game, placing them 14th in the NBA, while shooting 46.2% from the field.
On the defensive side, the 76ers forced an average of 15.4 turnovers per game and committed 19.9 fouls. They ranked 22nd in the league for allowing assists, with 2,260 given up last year. Philadelphia allowed opponents a field goal percentage of 46.7% (3,430 of 7,348) and averaged 45.3 rebounds conceded per game, ranking 19th for points allowed (116.1).
The Knicks won their last outing against the Spurs with a score of 94-90. They allowed San Antonio to grab 47 rebounds in total (14 offensive) and shot 32.4% from three-point range, making 12 of 37 attempts. They also converted 12 of 19 free throws (63.2%). The Spurs managed 33 field goals out of 86 attempts for a shooting percentage of 38.4%. Overall, the Knicks shot 35.6% from the field, going 31 of 87. They hit 32.4% of their three-point shots and converted 20 of their free throw attempts, achieving a 71.4% success rate. San Antonio committed 22 fouls, providing New York with 28 free throw opportunities. The Knicks forced 14 turnovers and recorded 8 steals, pulling down a total of 48 rebounds (35 defensive, 13 offensive).
Jalen Brunson was a standout for the Knicks, scoring 45 points in 41 minutes of play and registering 3 assists. He shot 14 of 27, giving him a field goal percentage of 51.9% and also grabbed 3 rebounds.
The Knicks concluded the previous season with a record of 53-29. They averaged 20.0 fouls per game and reached a free throw percentage of 79.2%. New York averaged 27.4 assists per game (13th in the league) and recorded 13.6 turnovers per game. They scored a total of 9,549 points throughout the season (116.5 per game) and grabbed 45.6 rebounds per contest. In offensive efficiency, they ranked 11th in the NBA, shooting 47.8% from the floor.
New York ranked 5th in the league for points allowed per game at 110.1. They forced opponents into 14.4 turnovers a night and limited them to a shooting percentage of 46.0% (5th in the league). The Knicks’ defense allowed 36.2% success on three-point attempts (1,138 of 3,145) and opponents shot 77.8% from the free throw line. They conceded an average of 25.0 assists and 40.5 rebounds, ranking 6th and 4th in those defensive categories.
Who will come out on top tonight in the NBA spread?
Prediction: Bet on New York (-5.5)
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