The defending NBA champion New York Knicks will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in a 2026 NBA Cup group stage matchup at Wells Fargo Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Team Records and Recent Form
New York enters the game with a 2-3 record after winning its last two games, at Chicago and against Detroit, to reach .500 for the first time this season. Philadelphia sits at 4-1, holding the best record in the Eastern Conference early in the 2026-27 campaign.
Previous Meeting
The teams have already met once this season, with the 76ers winning 106-100 on opening night.
Betting Odds and Trends
New York is listed as a 3.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 225.5 points. The under has hit in eight of the last ten combined games for both teams, including four of the Knicks' last five and two straight for the 76ers.
Key Player Status
Joel Embiid has been healthy and productive for Philadelphia, anchoring a defense that has limited opponents early in the season. Jaylen Brown is listed as doubtful for the 76ers due to a knee injury.
Projection Model Outlook
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, projects the total points at 225 and favors the under on the total. The model also indicates one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations.
