New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: A Deep Dive into a High-Stakes NBA Clash - Analysing Key Trends and Historical Data Before Tip-Off

The New York Knicks have a clear advantage over the Philadelphia 76ers this season, boasting an 8-2 record in their last 10 encounters. The Knicks have covered the spread in their last three meetings, including a close 113-104 loss on the road on October 4, 2025, where they covered the -7.5 spread. Conversely, the 76ers have only managed one win in their last five away games, with all of them resulting in failed spread coverage. Examining the scoring differences, the average margin between the two teams in their historical matchups is 9.2 points. The Knicks have held their opponents to under 105 points per game at home, and the total points in 76ers' away games against the Knicks have often gone under the projected total. It's worth noting that the Knicks' last five games have not exceeded the 215-point over/under mark, reflecting the intense defensive battles between the two teams. Despite having stars like Embiid and Harris, the 76ers' shooting percentage has been below 45% in their last three matchups. They have struggled against the Knicks' defensive schemes, often struggling from beyond the arc. The data shows that the Knicks have an 82% win probability at home when the point difference exceeds 7 points, a mark the 76ers haven't surpassed in their last four away games, indicating the Knicks' strong home court advantage. The current spread of 5.5 contrasts with the 6.5 opening spread seen in the last three meetings, potentially hinting at a lack of confidence in the Knicks' home performance. Although the 76ers managed a 244-point over result on January 16, 2025, this remains an exceptional outlier and does not reflect the overall trend of their matchups. NBA 01-04 08:30 New York Knicks/Philadelphia 76ers Match direction: Under 232.5