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76ers vs. Knicks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 2 best bets from proven model
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, with the Knicks favored by 10.5 points after a blowout win in Game 1. Joel Embiid is out for the Sixers, and the over/under is set at 213.5.
Key points
- 76ers face Knicks in 2026 NBA playoffs Game 2
- Knicks won Game 1 by a score of 137-98
- Joel Embiid is out for the 76ers
- Knicks favored by 10.5 points
- Over/under for total points is 213.5
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One of the classic rivalries in the NBA is renewing in the 2026 NBA playoffs, as Tyrese Maxey and the upstart Philadelphia 76ers take on Jalen Brunson and the favored New York Knicks in the second round of the 2026 Eastern Conference Playoffs. Game 1 was Monday, a blowout 137-98 win by the Knicks. Game 2 is Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The teams split the four regular-season meetings, each going 2-0 on the home court. Joel Embiid (hip/ankle) has been ruled out for the Sixers.
Tipoff from Madison Square Garden is at 7 p.m. ET. After opening at -6.5, New York is now at -10.5 in the latest 76ers vs. Knicks odds from FanDuel Sportsbook following the news that Embiid won't play. The over/under for total points scored is 213.5.  Before making any Knicks vs. 76ers picks, check out the 76ers vs. Knicks predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 26-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated 76ers vs. Knicks 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can . Here are several and NBA betting lines for Knicks vs. 76ers:
Q&A
What are the odds for the 76ers vs. Knicks Game 2?
The Knicks are favored by 10.5 points against the 76ers for Game 2.
What time does the 76ers vs. Knicks Game 2 start?
Game 2 is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday night.
Why is Joel Embiid not playing in Game 2?
Joel Embiid has been ruled out due to hip and ankle injuries.
How has the SportsLine Projection Model performed this season?
The model has a record of 26-9 (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season.
