New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Predictions & Picks – Knicks To Take 3-0 Lead In NBA Playoffs

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07 May 2026
Leigh Copson 07 May 2026
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New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Predictions & Picks

New York are tipped to cover a small spread as they open up a three-game lead.

Philadelphia produced a much-improved showing in Game 2, but the Knicks still took that one to continue a dominant run against the Sixers that includes two regular season road wins.

  • New York Knicks are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings
  • New York Knicks are 12-3 in their previous 15 games
  • Philadelphia 76ers are 1-2 in their 3 playoff home games
  • 5 of the 6 previous meetings this season produced over 213.5 total points

Head To Head

  • Philadelphia 76ers lead the all-time series 289-232
  • New York Knicks won 108-102 when the two teams last met on May 6

New York Knicks Form

New York head to Philadelphia holding a 2-0 lead in this series, having won each of their last five games and eight of the last 10 overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-10 vs Toronto Raptors W 112-95
Apr-12 vs Toronto Raptors W 112-95
Apr-18 vs Atlanta Hawks W 113-102
Apr-20 vs Atlanta Hawks L 106-107
Apr-23 at Atlanta Hawks L 108-109
Apr-26 at Atlanta Hawks W 114-98
Apr-28 vs Atlanta Hawks W 126-97
Apr-30 at Atlanta Hawks W 140-89
May-04 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 137-98
May-06 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 108-102

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia return home trailing 2-0 in the series, having seen a three-game win streak end with back-to-back defeats in New York.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-15 vs Orlando Magic W 109-97
Apr-19 at Boston Celtics L 91-123
Apr-21 at Boston Celtics W 111-97
Apr-24 vs Boston Celtics L 100-108
Apr-26 vs Boston Celtics L 96-128
Apr-28 at Boston Celtics W 113-97
Apr-30 vs Boston Celtics W 106-93
May-02 at Boston Celtics W 109-100
May-04 at New York Knicks L 98-137
May-06 at New York Knicks L 102-108

Verdict

There was no repeat of the series-opening blowout in Game 2, but New York again got the better of Philadelphia.

The Knicks have momentum on their side and an excellent recent track record against the Sixers, so we are backing the visitors to open up a three-game lead in the series.

Best Bet1: New York -1.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 213.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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