Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 Preview, Odds & Predictions (May 6)
- The Knicks torched the 76ers in a historic 137-98 blowout in Game 1.
- The 76ers hope to avoid a 2-0 series deficit this series.
- Philadelphia and New York tied 2-2 throughout the regular-season matchups.
The Eastern Conference progresses through the start of its semifinal round in the 2026 NBA playoffs as the New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The former stands out as the solid favorite, presenting the possibility for the hosts to take a firm lead over their visiting opponent.
How to Watch
- When: Monday, May 6, 7 pm ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
- How to Watch: ESPN
NBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHI 76ers | -107 | +10.5 | O213.5 |
| NY Knicks | -113 | -10.5 | U213.5 |
Game Preview
Joel Embiid and the 76ers (0-1) made serious noise after stunning the Boston Celtics in seven games in the first round. However, they are coming off a brutal blowout to the Knicks to start the second round. Embiid won’t be available for Game 2 due to injury, having put up 14 points and four rebounds in the series opener. This places more responsibility on Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and VJ Edgecombe to shoulder the scoring workload.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks (1-0) are in serious title contention after winning three straight games to close out the Atlanta Hawks in six games in the first round. They continued the win streak by torching the 76ers in Game 1 of the semifinals in historic fashion. Brunson led the attack with 35 points, while OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns assisted him with 18 and 17 points, respectively.
76ers vs Knicks Predictions
This semifinals series takes an intriguing turn as Philadelphia has to figure out how to win without Embiid in Game 2. While they have managed most of the regular season without the star center’s services, they can’t afford to see him absent while the Knicks are fully healthy with their best talents showing off great form as the postseason keeps going. Philadelphia will require big games from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, but New York will make dure to counter that with quality displays from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Our betting pick here is for the Knicks to defend a 10.5-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: New York Knicks -10.5
