The Sixers will play the Knicks on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks set for Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Philadelphia 76ers currently have a 92.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New York Knicks is 96.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Philadelphia 76ers - The Philadelphia 76ers currently have a 9-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks start this matchup with a 15-2 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Philadelphia 76ers currently rank 14th (116.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New York Knicks stand at 3rd averaging 121.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.0 points against the Philadelphia 76ers, ranking them 15th in the league. The New York Knicks currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Philadelphia 76ers have notched a 6-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the New York Knicks possess a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Philadelphia 76ers have a 18-14 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 23-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, ye scallywags! The Philadelphia 76ers be takin' on the New York Knicks...
The fans in the Knicks' arena be rowdy and ready for battle...
The 76ers be standin' at 18-14 overall, while the Knicks be 23-10...
Philadelphia be holdin' a 6-3 record in the Eastern Atlantic Division...
The 76ers be averagin' 116.6 points per game, while the Knicks be scorin' 121.2...
See you courtside at today's game. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Sixers at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Philadelphia 76ers | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Philadelphia 76ers | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -2.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Philadelphia 76ers are +2.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Philadelphia 76ers are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Sixers
Knicks
1/03/26 7:40pm EST | +2.5 -105-2.5 -115 |
Underdog Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia 76ers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Philadelphia 76ers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Sixers
Knicks
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1050No -2500Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -115117.5 u -110Bet |
Sixers
Team Total Points
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o +10530.5 u -140Bet |
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Jared McCain
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Joel Embiid
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11824.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Clarkson
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
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Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Paul George
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Tyrese Maxey
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
VJ Edgecombe
Points Scored
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 41.5 o -11841.5 u -115Bet |
Tyrese Maxey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHI at NYK 1/03/26 7:40pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 25 | 16 | 0.610 | +9.5 | 16-4 | 8-12 | 5-3 | 18-11 | 118.9 | 115.1 | +3.8 | L2 | 3-7 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 18 | 0.550 | +12.0 | 10-11 | 12-7 | 8-4 | 17-15 | 116.8 | 115.7 | +1.1 | L2 | 6-4 |
Philadelphia 76ers & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Philadelphia 76ers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sixers | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1200 Bet |
Philadelphia 76ers & New York Knicks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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