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The New York Knicks take on the Philadelphia 76ers as 4.5-point favorites in the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season for both teams on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
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76ers vs. Knicks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Knicks 120, 76ers 107.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-184)
- Total Pick: Under 231.5 (computer predicts 227.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-4.5)
Recent 76ers vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10/2026 | Knicks | -1.5 | 214.5 | -124 | +104 | 144-114 NY |
| 5/8/2026 | 76ers | -3.5 | 214.5 | -162 | +136 | 108-94 NY |
| 5/6/2026 | Knicks | -10.5 | 213.5 | -457 | +352 | 108-102 NY |
| 5/4/2026 | Knicks | -7.5 | 212.5 | -289 | +233 | 137-98 NY |
| 2/11/2026 | Knicks | -2.5 | 225.5 | -134 | +113 | 138-89 NY |
| 1/24/2026 | 76ers | -1.5 | 226.5 | -115 | -104 | 112-109 NY |
| 1/3/2026 | Knicks | -3.5 | 233.5 | -170 | +143 | 130-119 PHI |
| 12/19/2025 | Knicks | -6.5 | 230.5 | -249 | +203 | 116-107 PHI |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York covered the spread 43 times in 82 games last season.
- The Knicks had an ATS record of 28-18 as 4.5-point favorites or more last season.
- Last year, 37 of New York's 82 games hit the over.
- The Knicks finished with a 46-18 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 71.9% of those games).
- New York had a record of 39-7 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -184 or shorter last year (84.8%).
76ers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Philadelphia went 41-41-0 ATS last season.
- The 76ers had an ATS record of 9-12 as underdogs of 4.5 points or greater last year.
- A total of 41 of Philadelphia's games last year went over the point total.
- The 76ers won 11, or 30.6%, of the 36 games they played as underdogs last season.
- Philadelphia had a record of 6-13, a 31.6% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by +153 or more by sportsbooks last season.
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76ers vs. Knicks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks: None
76ers
76ers:
Anfernee Simons: Questionable (Hamstring),
Ariel Hukporti: Out For Season (Achilles),
Tacko Fall: Out (Hip),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Ankle),
Adem Bona: Questionable (Foot),
Dominick Barlow: Out (Back)
76ers vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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