Philadelphia 76ers defeat New York Knicks 106-100: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NBA · Philadelphia 76ers 106, New York Knicks 100
Philadelphia 76ers 106, New York Knicks 100. The Sixers covered the +4.5 spread and the game finished under the 231.5 total.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks final score and game recap
The Knicks led 25–23 after one quarter and extended that to 58–54 by halftime. Philadelphia's third-quarter surge—outscoring New York 29–18—flipped the game to 83–76 heading into the fourth. The Sixers held on in the final period, 23–24, to secure the road win.
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. For New York, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns posted 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks?
Philadelphia 76ers covered as +4.5 underdogs, winning by six. The spread opened at New York Knicks -5.5 and closed at -4.5, a one-point shift toward Philadelphia. AiQ's pick of New York Knicks -4.5 at 60% confidence graded as a loss.
Did Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks go over or under the total?
The game finished at 206 points, 25.5 under the 231.5 total. Scoring never approached the projection: 48 points in the first quarter, 112 at halftime, 83 after three quarters. AiQ's selection of Under 231.5 at 54% confidence won.
How did AiQ's Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks predictions do?
AiQ finished 1–2 across its graded picks.
- Moneyline: New York Knicks -172 – LOSS (−$100 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: New York Knicks -4.5 – LOSS
- Total: Under 231.5 – WIN
The model correctly identified the under but missed both the moneyline and spread. AiQ's 70% confidence in the Knicks moneyline proved misplaced despite the market's 62% implied probability aligning closely with AiQ's 63% calibrated estimate.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- New York Knicks team total 117.5: Under (paid −105); they scored 100.
- First-quarter moneyline: New York Knicks won the first quarter (paid −135).
- First-half moneyline: New York Knicks won the first half (paid −162).
- First-half spread: New York Knicks −2.5 covered (paid −110).
- Philadelphia 76ers team total 113.5: Under (paid −108); they scored 106.
- First-half total 118.5: Under (paid −112); 112 points were recorded at halftime.
- First-quarter total 60.5: Under (paid −122); 48 points were tallied in the opening period.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Philadelphia 76ers +143 and New York Knicks −172, implying win probabilities of 39% and 61% after vigorish removal, with a 4.4% bookmaker margin. A $100 wager on the Sixers at +143 would have paid $143 profit.
AiQ's pre-game moneyline expected value was −0.9% at a best price of −178 on the New York Knicks side. The market's implied 62% chance for New York aligned closely with AiQ's calibrated 63% estimate. Late money moved one point toward Philadelphia, ultimately correct as the underdog covered.
Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks betting trends: 2026-27 season
Philadelphia 76ers are 1–0 overall and 1–0 on the road. They are 1–0 against the spread and 0–1 on totals (one under). New York Knicks are 0–1 overall and 0–1 at home. They are 0–1 against the spread and 0–1 on totals (one under). Both teams have played only one game, so season trends cannot yet be inferred.
What's next for Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks?
Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, October 22. New York Knicks travel to Boston for a Friday, October 23 matchup against the Celtics.