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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers predictions for NBA Playoffs Friday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the 76ers as the most likely winner of the Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the 76ers lineup will feature players like Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George, while the Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Sixers vs. Sixers prediction: Who will win Game 3?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NBA Playoffs game between the Knicks and 76ers, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the 76ers a 64% chance of defeating the Knicks in Game 3 of the series. Our predicted final score has the 76ers winning 109-105.
According to our model, the 76ers (-3.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 214.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knicks | 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +138 | -155 |
| Total | o214.5 (-110) | u214.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Knicks vs. 76ers picks and best bet for Game 3
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | 76ers -3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | 76ers | -155 |
| Total | Over 214.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is 76ers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 player props
NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Friday's Knicks vs. 76ers game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is projected to have 27 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the 76ers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Knicks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Knicks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 25 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 44 |
| K. Towns | 21 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 50 |
| Mikal Bridges | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Josh Hart | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 37 |
| Miles McBride | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
76ers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the 76ers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 27 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 49 |
| Joel Embiid | 23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 45 |
| Paul George | 19 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 40 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| Kelly Oubre | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
Knicks vs. Sixers Game 3 updates and essential details
Friday's Game 3 between the 76ers and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
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The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.
Sixteen teams, including the Knicks and 76ers, reached the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
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Conclusion
We predict the 76ers, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks in Friday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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