Knicks vs. 76ers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 3

Two of the league's best scorers -- Jalen Brunson (seventh, 29.2 points per game) and Tyrese Maxey (third, 30.9) -- square off when the New York Knicks (23-11) host the Philadelphia 76ers (18-14) on January 3, 2026 on MSG, NBCS-PH, and NBA TV.

Saturday's matchup between the Knicks and the 76ers features the Knicks as moderate 3.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 232.5.

Knicks vs. 76ers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: New York City, New York
• Arena: Madison Square Garden
• Total: 232.5 points
• Spread: Knicks -3.5
• Moneyline: Knicks (-156), 76ers (+132)

How to watch Knicks vs. 76ers

• TV Channel: MSG
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Knicks vs. 76ers

• In 14 games this season, the Knicks and their opponents have scored more than 232.5 total points.
• The 76ers have played 16 games this season that have gone over 232.5 combined points scored.
• The two teams combine to score 237.1 points per game, 4.6 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams surrender 230.5 points per game combined, two points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Knicks vs. 76ers

• New York has won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 17 times.
• The Knicks have an ATS record of 13-10-1 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season.
• The 76ers have compiled a 17-14-1 record against the spread this year.
• When playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 5-4.
• The Knicks are 13-5 against the spread, and 15-3 overall, at home.
• As a 3.5-point favorite or greater at home, New York is 10-5 ATS.
• In away games, the 76ers are 10-5 against the spread, and 9-6 overall.
• Philadelphia is unbeaten ATS (3-0) as 3.5-point underdogs or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Knicks vs. 76ers

• The Knicks have won 22 of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (75.9%).
• This season, the 76ers have won four out of the 13 games, or 30.8%, in which they've been the underdog.
• New York has a record of 20-5 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter (winning 80%).
• Philadelphia has a record of 3-5 when it is set as the underdog by +132 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Knicks have a 60.9% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Knicks vs. 76ers

• Pick ATS: Knicks (- 3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (232.5)
  
• Prediction: Knicks 122 - 76ers 115
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