Knicks vs 76ers Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 4/1/2025

The New York Knicks welcome a Philadelphia 76ers squad that has essentially thrown in the towel on their lost season, as Philly travels to Madison Square Garden without stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George while riding an eight-game losing streak.

New York, currently 47-27 and holding a perfect 3-0 season series advantage over Philadelphia, looks to continue their momentum despite missing floor general Jalen Brunson, with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges stepping up offensively in recent contests.

Madison Square Garden should be rocking Tuesday night as the surging Knicks face the struggling Sixers in what could be a lopsided Atlantic Division battle between the home team and away team.

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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers preview

The struggling Philadelphia 76ers roll into Madison Square Garden riding an eight-game losing streak against a Knicks squad that's finding its rhythm at just the right time.

With the Sixers essentially throwing in the towel on their season and shutting down stars like Embiid, Maxey, and George, they've become a shell of themselves, allowing a whopping 126.6 points per game during their current skid.

The Knicks, despite missing floor general Jalen Brunson due to an ankle sprain, have won four of their last five games and dominated their last outing against Portland with a massive 60-35 second-half surge.

Karl-Anthony Towns has been a force for New York, averaging 24.3 points and 12.8 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges dropped 28 points in their last game, showing the offensive firepower they still possess without Brunson.

New York has had Philly's number this season, sweeping all three previous matchups between these Atlantic Division rivals.

The Sixers' youngsters like Lonnie Walker (23 points in their last game) are playing for pride and future contracts, so don't expect them to simply roll over despite the lopsided matchup.

MSG has been a house of horrors for Eastern Conference opponents, with the Knicks winning their last 16 night games against Atlantic Division teams with losing records.

Look for New York to continue building momentum toward the playoffs with a dominant performance that'll likely have the Garden rocking in what should be another high-scoring affair.