New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Knicks will stay on the road Sunday afternoon for a 3:30 PM Game 4 matchup inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, against the Philadelphia 76ers, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs Philadelphia prediction. New York comes into Game 4 rolling, riding a long winning streak after winning all 3 games in this series thus far, following a 14-point road victory in Game 3. The Philadelphia 76ers limp into this matchup down by 3 games after a poor showing last time out. Read more about this New York vs Philadelphia prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
New York looks to end the series
The New York Knicks offense has carried the team this season, averaging 116.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor, and New York has averaged 117.6 points per game in this series. Offensively, New York was the better team in game 3, scoring 108 points on 50% shooting and 33% from beyond the arc. New York won the rebounding battle by 16 and pulled in 13 offensive rebounds. Jalen Brunson carried the New York offense in Game 3, leading the team with 33 points and 9 assists on 22 shots. Mikal Bridges lit it up in Game 3 for the Knicks with 23 points on 14 shots in 37 minutes. Josh Hart was the third New York starter in double digits with 12 points in 40 minutes.
Jalen Brunson is carrying New York in the postseason with 27.4 points per game to lead the team. OG Anunoby is second on the roster, averaging 21.4 points, and Mikal Bridges is averaging 11.9 points per game. Big man Karl Anthony-Towns is averaging a third-best 18.6 points, and leads New York in the playoffs, averaging 10.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Josh Hart is fifth on the team, averaging 9.3 points in just under 34 minutes per contest.
Key Injury Report for New York:
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- OG Anunoby (GTD) - Hamstring
Philadelphia fights to stay alive
The Philadelphia offense has been strong enough this season, averaging 115.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but Philadelphia has averaged only 98 points per game across its last 3 losses. Offensively, Philadelphia was bad in game 3, scoring 94 points but only 18 in the fourth quarter on 43% shooting and 20% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia pulled in 33 rebounds but turned the ball over 11 times in the loss. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 22 points and 8 rebounds on 16 shots. Joel Embiid added 18 points on 17 shots, and Tyrese Maxey scored 17 points in 44 minutes. Paul George chipped in heavily with 15 points on 18 shots for Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey is leading Philadelphia in the playoffs, averaging 25.2 points and 6 assists per game. Joel Embiid is second on the team, averaging 25.2 points, along with a team-leading 8 rebounds per game. Paul George is third on the team, averaging 17.6 points, and VJ Edgecombe is averaging a fourth-best 15 points per game. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the 5th Philadelphia player to average double digits in the postseason, averaging 10.7 points in 33.6 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- Joel Embiid (GTD) - Ankle
New York vs Philadelphia Pick
- New York vs Philadelphia Spread Pick
The New York Knicks are in full control of this series after going up 3-0 following their blowout victory in Game 3 on the road. Philadelphia has seemingly checked out and will look to pack it in during Game 4. Look for New York to continue their tear Sunday as they extend their playoff winning streak in this matchup. Take the Knicks to wrap things up Sunday afternoon as they get the win and cover in Philadelphia to punch their ticket into the Eastern Conference finals.
- New York vs Philadelphia Over/Under Pick
Both teams can score the ball well, but Philadelphia is struggling on that end. Look for the Philadelphia offense to finally break through on Sunday as they fight for their lives in this matchup. New York will continue to score the ball in bunches as they look for a sweep in Game 4. Take the over on Sunday as both offenses fight for the victory in this matchup in Philadelphia.
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