New York Knicks defeat Philadelphia 76ers 137-98: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 4, 2026 · NBA · Philadelphia 76ers 98, New York Knicks 137
The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 212.5, with 235 points combined.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks final score and game recap
The New York Knicks won by 39 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers): 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers): 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks): 35 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks?
The New York Knicks covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites, winning by 39 points.
The spread opened at New York Knicks -7 and closed at New York Knicks -7.5.
Did Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 235 points combined against a closing total of 212.5, over by 22.5.
The total opened at 212 and closed at 212.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the New York Knicks between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 212 to 212.5, and the game went over.
Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Philadelphia 76ers 4-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-2 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times.
This result left the New York Knicks 5-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (3-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times. That made it four straight wins for the New York Knicks.
What's next for Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks?
Next for the Philadelphia 76ers: at the New York Knicks on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Next for the New York Knicks: the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.