NBA Prop Bets: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks (May 8, 2026)

The New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Knicks opened as 1.5-point favorites, but the 76ers have moved into favoritism at -118, with the spread currently set at 1.5. The Knicks are -102. The total points line is set at 213.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 108-106 Philadelphia.

• The 76ers (-112) have a 50-41-1 ATS record this season including playoffs, while the Knicks (-108) hold a record of 49-41-1.
• The 76ers have a 42-49-1 O/U record this season including playoffs (meaning 42 games have gone over the total points line, 49 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Knicks have a 42-48-1 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

• Philadelphia has averaged 102.9 points throughout this season's playoffs, while giving up 110.1. Comparatively, New York has scored 119.0 per game and allowed 100.3. Looking at their best and worst postseason offensive performances, the 76ers' playoff-high is 113 while their playoff-low is 91. Meanwhile, the Knicks' high is 140 and low is 106.

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing during the postseason?

Field Goal Split

• Looking at field goal splits during the playoffs, 39.5% of the 76ers' field goal attempts have come from three point range, leaving 60.5% from two. Meanwhile, the Knicks' opponents have taken 43.4% of their attempts from three and 56.6% from two.
• Comparatively, New York has taken 37.3% of shots from three, leaving 62.7% from two, while Philadelphia's opponents have attempted 49.6% from three and 50.4% from two.

Beyond the Arc

• In terms of made three-pointers, the 76ers have shot 35.7% from deep throughout the postseason, compared to the Knicks who are making 38.8% of their attempts.
• On the opposite end, Philadelphia has held opponents to 35.0% of their three-point attempts, while New York's opponents have hit 32.6% of their shots.

Ball Protection

• The 76ers are committing 12.4 turnovers per game in these playoffs, while the Knicks have forced 15.6 turnovers across the postseason.
• Flipping that script, Philadelphia is forcing 12.3 turnovers, while New York is committing 13.4.

Crashing the Boards

• Philadelphia is pulling down 39.4 rebounds per game during the playoffs, including 8.6 offensive boards. Conversely, New York's opponents are averaging 36.0 rebounds, 9.3 of which have come on the offensive end.
• Meanwhile, the Knicks have averaged 43.9 rebounds and 10.0 offensive rebounds, while the 76ers are allowing 44.9 and 11.3.

First Quarter Winner

Philadelphia is -135 to win the first quarter, while New York is +114. Here are their first quarter records in this season's playoffs.

	Total	Home	Road	Favorite	Underdog
Philadelphia	2-7-0	0-3-0	2-4-0	0-0-0	2-7-0
New York	6-2-0	4-1-0	2-1-0	6-2-0	0-0-0

First Half Winner

Philadelphia is -135 to win the first half and New York is +114. Here are their first half records in this season's playoffs.

	Total	Home	Road	Favorite	Underdog
Philadelphia	4-5-0	1-2-0	3-3-0	0-0-0	4-5-0
New York	6-2-0	4-1-0	2-1-0	6-2-0	0-0-0

HT/FT

Philadelphia is +110 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, New York is +155.

• The 76ers have completed the HT/FT double in 39.1% of games since the beginning of the regular season, while the Knicks have completed the HT/FT double in 47.3% of games. During the playoffs, Philadelphia has completed the HT/FT double in three of nine games, while New York has completed the HT/FT double in five of eight contests.

To Go To Overtime

Friday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.

• The 76ers have played in seven games that went to overtime since the beginning of the regular season, while the Knicks have appeared in two. Both Philadelphia and Knicks are yet to play in game that went to overtime during this season's playoffs.

Last Time They Met

The Knicks recorded a 108-102 victory over the 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks now hold a 2-0 series lead. Karl-Anthony Towns was influential on that day, recording 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The Knicks have now won four straight against the 76ers.