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Knicks vs. 76ers: Playoffs on the line!
4 May
Summary
- Knicks and 76ers meet in NBA playoffs' second round.
- Game 1 is Monday at Madison Square Garden.
- SportsLine model predicts Over on total points.
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, storied rivals, are set to meet in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Game 1 of this highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks secured their spot by defeating Atlanta in six games, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 76ers advanced after overcoming a 3-1 deficit against Boston, achieving their first series victory since 2023. This marks the 11th playoff encounter between these franchises, with the 76ers historically holding a 6-4 edge, though New York won their last playoff series in 2024.
Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. The teams split their four regular-season games, with the visiting team winning each contest. New York is currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under for total points stands at 212.5.
SportsLine's projection model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, has revealed its picks. The model predicts the total points scored will go Over 212.5, as each of the four regular-season meetings exceeded this total, averaging 230 points. Both teams also saw their closeout games go Over, and New York has exceeded the total in three of their last four games.
The model anticipates four players scoring over 20 points and a total of five players from each team reaching double-digit scoring. Both offenses are efficient, ranking in the top six for fewest turnovers. The model's simulation suggests a combined score of 218 points, with the Over hitting in 58.5% of simulations.
