Knicks vs 76ers Match Player Stats | Playoffs Friday, May 8th 2026

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Todays Friday, May 8th Matchup Details

Friday | New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers
NBA Playoff Game is on Friday, May 8th 2026
08/05/26 19:00:00 PM EST Tipoff

Positive Player Stats should contribute to these Odds, New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Predictions & Best Bets

The matchup vs. New York is a strong one for three-point shots; when the New York Knicks are the visiting team, the opposing team’s starting PFs have put up the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (47.7%).

,Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 6th-best in in the league with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.

,The matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers is a good one for three-point shots; opposing starting PGs have put up the 9th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (37.7%).

,The matchup against New York is a positive one for 3-point shots; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposing team’s starting SFs have compiled the highest three rate in the league this year (48.0%).

,In regard to drawing fouls, the Philadelphia 76ers’s exceptional 25.4 foul shots per game settles in as the 9th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games.

,The matchup vs. the New York Knicks is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the other team’s starting SGs have posted the highest three rate in the league this year (44.7%).

,OG Anunoby has put up 22.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 higher than he’s put up overall this year.

,This year when they are the visiting team, the other team’s starting PFs have shot 45.6% on 3-pointers (2nd-best in the league) vs. the 76ers, creating a favorable matchup.

,Over the last 24 games when they are on the road, the opposition’s starting SGs have averaged 18.4 points per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, making this a good matchup for offensive efficiency.

,The matchup against the 76ers may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposing team’s starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (most in the league).

,Paul George has notched 20.2 points per game over the last 10 games while at home, 3.6 more than he’s notched over the course of the year at home.

,Over the last 5 games, the opposition’s starting PFs have attempted 5.2 foul shots per game (5th-most in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

,The matchup against the Knicks is a strong one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.3 foul shots per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

,Quentin Grimes has registered 19.2 points per game over the last 12 games with the home court advantage, 6.6 more than he’s registered over the course of the season at home.

Prediction New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Odds, Best Bets & Team Prop from Negative Player Stats

The 3rd-slowest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Philadelphia 76ers.

,The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should reduce opportunities for the 76ers.

,Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers grade out 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

,The matchup vs. the 76ers is a challenging one for 3-point shots; the other team’s starting SFs have compiled the 5th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (28.9%).

,The most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the New York Knicks.

,The 76ers have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should decrease plays for the Knicks.

,As a team, the Knicks have been bad at drawing fouls while on the road: 5th-worst in the NBA this year with just 21.3 foul shots per game.

,Over the last 5 games, the opposition’s starting PGs have attempted 0.8 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Philadelphia 76ers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

,Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, the other team’s starting SFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

,The matchup against the New York Knicks is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.9 free throws per game this year (4th-least in the league).

,This year, the opposing team’s starting PGs have averaged 4.8 three attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, resulting in a hard matchup.

,Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, the other team’s starting PFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the league) against the 76ers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

,Over the last 10 games, the opposition’s starting SGs have tallied 4.6 three attempts per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the 76ers, creating a difficult matchup.

,This year, the opposition’s starting SFs have notched 11.3 points per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Philadelphia 76ers, identifying this as a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness.

,The matchup vs. the 76ers is a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposition’s starting SFs have attempted a mere 1.5 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

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