New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Predictions, Picks and Odds for Saturday, January 3

The New York Knicks are set to welcome the Philadelphia 76ers in an anticipated Eastern Conference clash on Saturday, January 3. The Knicks sit second in the East with an overall 23-11 record and strong 15-3 record at home. They will enter the forthcoming matchup on the back of two straight losses. The Sixers, on the other hand, are seeded fifth in the standings with an 18-14 record, and they are entering Saturday’s matchup with a two-game winning streak.

The New York Knicks are home favorites at -3.5 with the moneyline -110 and a total around 232.5. These odds suggest that the Knicks are dominating at home. We have got our best bet, a same-game parlay, and some favorite player props for tonight’s matchup.

Here’s how we are betting Knicks vs 76ers tonight.

Best Bet for New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Best Bet: New York Knicks -3.5 (-110)

Book: Best price at FanDuel

The Knicks rank 16th with a defensive rating of 115.2, while they allow 114.5 points to their opponents, which changes to 111.5 at Madison Square Garden. The Philadelphia 76ers, on the other hand, have a defensive rating of 113.7 and they allow their rivals to score 116.0 points.

The spread -3.5 feels right for the Knicks, who have a better form and dominance at home. They have been winning by margin in these spots.

Considering homecourt advantage, players’ form, strong defense and the current line, we feel the Knicks will cover this number tonight.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Jalen Brunson Over 30.5 Points
Leg 2: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 12.5 rebounds
Leg 3: Jalen Brunson Over 7.5 assists

Combined odds: +618

We are building this same-game parlay around the New York Knicks dominating at home. Brunson is leading the Knicks in scoring, Karl-Anthony Towns grabs boards, and Brunson again records dimes.

These picks co-relate- if New York edges the game, Brunson scores and creates dimes, while Towns dominates the board. This is our safe SGP option.

New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds and Top Player Props

Here are the latest Knicks vs Sixers odds from FanDuel. Shop around for the best NBA odds before you lock in your bets.

	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Philadelphia 76ers	+3.5 (-110)	+136	O 232.5 (-110)
New York Knicks	-3.5 (-110)	-162	U 232.5 (-110)

Odds updated on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:41 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

Considering how prop-heavy the NBA betting is, we are also eyeing on these player props for tonight’s game.

Tyrese Maxey Over 27.5 Points (-118)
Joel Embiid Over 24.5 Points (-128)
Joel Embiid Over 7.5 Assists (-154)

These picks are tied to players’ usage and stats this season. Maxey has been leading the Sixers in scoring, while Embiid, with his veteran presence, shoulders scoring and creates dimes.

For more such markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Knicks vs Sixers

Given below are a few trends that one must keep in mind for Knicks vs Sixers.

The Knicks have covered the spread in three of the last ten games.
They have covered the over in six of the last ten games.
The Sixers have recorded an average total of 230.10 points in the last ten games on the road.

Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Before betting on this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
New York Knicks	Landry Shamet	Shoulder	Questionable
New York Knicks	Karl-Anthony Towns	Shoulder	Questionable
New York Knicks	Mitchell Robinson	Ankle	Questionable
New York Knicks	Josh Hart	Ankle	Out

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.

What time is the New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers tonight?

The New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers face-off is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 am on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Where will the New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers be played?

The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.

How can I watch the New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers on TV and live stream?

The game will be available on TV across multiple channels including NBA TV, MSG, and NBCS-PH. Fans can enjoy live stream on Fubo or NBA League Pass.

Detail	Information
Date	Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time	7:30 pm ET
Arena	Madison Square Garden, New York
TV/ Streaming	NBA TV, MSG, and NBCS-PH / FuboTV and NBA League Pass