New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions for Friday, May 8, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Knicks will be on the road for the first time in the second round on Friday night for Game 3 of their second-round matchup inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, at 7:00 PM against the Philadelphia 76ers, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs Philadelphia prediction. New York comes into Friday as the hottest team in the playoffs, riding a long winning streak after consecutive wins to open this series. The Philadelphia 76ers come into Friday struggling down by 2 games in this series after dropping games 1 and 2 in New York. Read more about this New York vs Philadelphia prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
New York looks to take full control
The New York offense has carried the team this season, averaging 116.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor, and New York has averaged 125 points per game over their last 5 wins. Offensively, New York was the better team in Game 2 of this series, scoring 108 points, including 61 in the first half, on 51% shooting, and 27% from beyond the arc. New York pulled in 37 rebounds and made 21 free throws in the game. Jalen Brunson led the way for the New York offense with 26 points on 21 shots.
Jalen Brunson is leading New York in the playoffs, averaging 27.4 points per game. OG Anunoby is averaging 21.4 points, and Mikal Bridges is the fourth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 11.9 points in just under 29 minutes per game. Big man Karl Anthony-Towns averages 18.6 points, along with a team-leading 10.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Josh Hart is 5th on the roster, averaging 9.3 points per game this postseason.
Key Injury Report for New York:
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- Josh Hart (GTD) – Thumb
- Mitchell Robinson (GTD) – Illness
- OG Anunoby (GTD) – Hamstring
Philadelphia tries to get back in the series
Offensively, Philadelphia has been up and down this season, averaging 115.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but has averaged just 100 points per game during its first 2 losses of this series. Offensively, Philadelphia was mediocre in Game 2, scoring 102 points on 45% shooting and 38% from beyond the arc, but the 76ers scored only 12 points in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia did win the rebounding by 2 but turned the ball over 18 times in the loss. Tyrese Maxey led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 26 points and 6 assists on 23 shots.
Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia offense in the playoffs, averaging 25.2 points and 6 assists per game. Joel Embiid is second on the roster, averaging 25.2 points along with the team-leading 8 rebounds per game, but he has played just 5 times in the playoffs. Paul George is averaging 17.6 points, and VJ Edgecombe is averaging 15 points per game. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the fifth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 10.7 points in just over 33 minutes per contest.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Joel Embiid (GTD) – Ankle
New York vs Philadelphia Pick
- New York vs Philadelphia Spread Pick
New York has been in full control of this series from the jump and will continue that trend on Friday. New York has several players on the injury report who will likely play in this matchup. Look for New York to continue their dominance Friday night as they look to extend their playoff winning streak. Take the Knicks to take full control of this series as they go up 3-0 following the road win and cover in Philadelphia against the 76ers.
- New York vs Philadelphia Over/Under Pick
Offensively, both teams have performed well enough in the playoffs, despite the 76ers' struggles in this series. Look for points to continue coming in bunches Friday night, as both teams know the importance of this game. Look for Philadelphia to thrive in front of their home fans, but the New York Knicks will continue their tear in Game 3 and take the over Friday night as the New York Knicks do the job to get the win and cover on the road in Philadelphia.
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