NBA Game Preview: New York Knicks (34-20) vs. Philadelphia Sixers (30-23)

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Venue Location
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

This Atlantic Division matchup features the contending Knicks against a playoff-bound Sixers team looking to rebound from a recent loss.

Recent Team Forms

The Knicks are coming off an overtime loss to Indiana, while the Sixers suffered a blowout defeat in Portland. New York has been dominant recently, contrasting Philadelphia’s inconsistency.

New York Knicks Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 9-1):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 10vs Indiana PacersL134-137 OT
Feb 8at Boston CelticsW111-89
Feb 4vs Denver NuggetsW134-127
Feb 3at Sacramento KingsW120-110
Feb 1vs Milwaukee BucksW107-79
Jan 30at Cleveland CavaliersL112-118
Jan 28vs Atlanta HawksW117-106
Jan 26vs Portland Trail BlazersW102-94
Jan 24at Chicago BullsW114-111
Jan 23at Brooklyn NetsW130-126 2OT
  • The Knicks average 116.4 PPG over this stretch, allowing 105.7 PPG (+10.7 point differential).
  • Key notes: New York has won eight of their last nine before the overtime loss, with elite defense holding opponents under 100 points in four wins.

Philadelphia 76ers Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 6-4):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 9at Portland Trail BlazersL118-135
Feb 7at Phoenix SunsW109-103
Feb 5at Los Angeles LakersL115-119
Feb 3at Golden State WarriorsW113-94
Feb 2at LA ClippersW128-113
Jan 31vs Washington WizardsW118-102
Jan 29at Chicago BullsW116-113
Jan 27vs Miami HeatW98-96
Jan 25at New York KnicksL109-112
Jan 24vs New Orleans PelicansL106-111
  • The Sixers average 116.1 PPG over this stretch, allowing 115.3 PPG (+0.8 point differential).
  • Key notes: Philadelphia has won six of their last eight before the Portland loss, with strong offense but inconsistent defense allowing 119+ in losses.

Injury Report

New York Knicks:

  • Out: Miles McBride (G, pelvic core muscle surgery; out indefinitely), Mitchell Robinson (C, left ankle injury management; out until at least Feb. 11).
  • Questionable: OG Anunoby (F, right toe soreness/toenail avulsion).
  • Note: Anunoby’s status is crucial for perimeter defense; without McBride, backcourt depth is thin.

Philadelphia 76ers:

  • Out: Paul George (F, league suspension; serving 25-game ban).
  • Questionable: Joel Embiid (C, right knee injury management), Quentin Grimes (G, illness), Dominick Barlow (F, illness).
  • Note: Embiid’s potential absence would weaken the interior; George’s suspension removes a key two-way player.

These injuries could tilt the game toward the Knicks if Embiid sits, but Philadelphia’s depth might compensate.

Key Player Matchups

  • Jalen Brunson (Knicks PG) vs. Tyrese Maxey (Sixers PG): Brunson exploded for 40 points in the Feb. 10 loss.

Maxey (28.8 PPG) leads Philadelphia—expect a high-scoring guard duel with both potentially over 25 points.

  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks C) vs. Joel Embiid (Sixers C, questionable): Towns averages 23.4 PPG and 11.9 RPG.

If Embiid plays (35 PPG in recent games), this big-man battle could decide rebounding; otherwise, Towns dominates.

  • Mikal Bridges (Knicks SF) vs. Kelly Oubre Jr. (Sixers F): Bridges provides defense; Oubre (knee brace but available) averages 15 PPG—Bridges could limit Oubre under 12 points.
  • Josh Hart (Knicks F) vs. KJ Martin (Sixers F): Hart leads in rebounds (14 per game in playoffs last year); Martin’s athleticism tests him.

Series History

  • All-Time: 76ers lead 266-213 in 479 regular-season games.
  • This Season (2025-26): Knicks lead 1-0 (112-109 W on Jan. 24).
  • Key Trend: New York has won four of the last five meetings, averaging 116.4 PPG while holding Philadelphia to 105.7 PPG.

Betting Trends

  • Spread (ATS): Knicks are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games; 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5.
  • Over/Under: Under has hit in 10 of New York’s last 13 games; over in 27 of Philadelphia’s 53 games (50.9%).
  • Moneyline: Knicks are 9-2 SU in their last 11; 76ers are 6-4 SU in their last 10.

Game Odds

New York Knicks               224.5

Philadelphia Sixers         – 2.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026