NBA · FRI OCT 30 · 7:40PM ET

Knicks vs 76ers Picks, Odds & Best Bets: October 30, 2026

By SlateLines · Oct 30, 2026

October 30, 2026

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GAME PICK · LEAN

76ers +2−114

Opened −105 → now −114

We posted −105 at Fanatics · now −114 at FanDuel

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Philadelphia is 4-1 and already won at Madison Square Garden on opening night, 106-100. New York is 2-3. Our number has the Knicks by about a point, and the board has them by two. That’s not much, so give me the home team with the points. Sixers.

The Matchup

New York’s start. The Knicks lost their first three, then beat Detroit 111-97 and won 133-127 in Chicago on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns has 21.8 points and 13.8 rebounds a game.
Philadelphia’s start. The 76ers are 4-1, and the only loss was 106-93 at home to Detroit. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.4 points, and Joel Embiid 21.5 in four games.
LeBron James in a Sixers jersey. He’s averaging 15.5 points and 6.8 assists.
Rest. Both teams played Wednesday and had Thursday off.
Tip-off. 7:30 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, on Prime Video.

Injuries

Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Philadelphia. He’s averaging 20.6 points. Jabari Walker is out, and Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukporti are out long-term. New York is without Jose Alvarado (ankle).

The Number

Last season’s scoring margins, at half weight this early, plus home court make New York about a one-point favorite. The board says two. That’s a sliver, so this is a lean on taking points in a game we see as close to even.

The honest case against: Brown is questionable, and if he sits, Philadelphia loses its second scorer. It’s a Game Pick, a lean, and like every pick we post, it lands on the receipts page win or lose.

Bottom Line

Take the 76ers plus two at -114 at FanDuel. Lean. The 4-1 team, at home, getting points against a team it already beat. Trust the process.

Lines as of Friday morning, after the morning injury report. Brown is questionable, so confirm before tip.

Same-Game Parlay

One read in two legs. New York’s offense runs through Brunson, Towns and OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges has been the odd man out. If he stays quiet, the Knicks have one less way to pull away, and Philadelphia stays in it. Every leg needs the same game, so this is one position, not two bets.

Confirm lines before you build the ticket. This parlay is a Game Pick. Player props not available in all states.

Best Prop for This Game

One bet beyond the spread, with a trend, a matchup and a real price behind it. It’s a Game Pick prop, a separate bet from our pick, so keep it small.

Mikal BridgesUnder 9.5 points

The fourth option in a lineup full of scorers.

Brunson, Towns and Anunoby take most of the shots, and Bridges is 5 of 20 from three

+102

Prices checked Friday morning. Prop prices move fast, so confirm them before you bet. Player props not available in all states.

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