76ers vs Knicks Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 20
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are set to make their Philadelphia debuts on Opening Night of the 2026/27 season, as the Knicks get set to host the 76ers in New York on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 PM ET.
Price: Knicks 62¢, 76ers 38¢ (Polymarket, as of Mon 5:44 PM ET)
Kalshi: Knicks 63¢, 76ers 37¢
Game total: 232.5 points (over 50¢, under 51¢)
2027 title price: 76ers 11¢, Knicks 9¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The market makes the Knicks the favorite at 62¢; the 76ers are 38¢. Polymarket has the Knicks 1¢ cheaper; Kalshi is 63¢.
NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
Injury report
As of Mon 5:44 PM ET. Expect updates before tip.
Josh Hart (Knicks): Day-To-Day, right ankle, expected back Oct 20
Dominick Barlow (76ers): Out, back, expected back Nov 2
Dean Wade (76ers): Day-To-Day, not specified ankle, expected back Oct 20
Adem Bona (76ers): Day-To-Day, not specified foot, expected back Oct 20
Ariel Hukporti (76ers): Out, right achilles, expected back Oct 1
Tacko Fall (76ers): Out, left hip, expected back Oct 22
Anfernee Simons (76ers): Day-To-Day, not specified hamstring, expected back Oct 20
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
76ers
Jaylen Brown: 34.4 min, 36.2% usage, 28.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 5.1 ast (new, was BOS)
Tyrese Maxey: 38.0 min, 29.4% usage, 28.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 6.6 ast
Joel Embiid: 31.6 min, 33.5% usage, 26.9 pts, 7.7 reb, 3.9 ast
LeBron James: 33.2 min, 27.2% usage, 20.9 pts, 6.1 reb, 7.2 ast (new, was LAL)
VJ Edgecombe: 35.0 min, 20.1% usage, 16.0 pts, 5.6 reb, 4.2 ast
Out: Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson: 35.0 min, 30.3% usage, 26.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.8 ast
Karl-Anthony Towns: 31.0 min, 25.9% usage, 20.1 pts, 11.9 reb, 3.0 ast
O.G. Anunoby: 33.2 min, 19.7% usage, 16.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast
Mikal Bridges: 32.8 min, 17.3% usage, 14.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Josh Hart: 30.2 min, 16.6% usage, 12.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.8 ast
What To Watch For
Brown is new and immediately becomes one of the 76ers’ top options. 36.2% usage in 34.4 minutes with BOS last season; Embiid is next at 33.5%.
76ers’ usage does not add up. Brown (36.2%), Embiid (33.5%), Maxey (29.4%), James (27.2%) used a combined 126% of their teams’ possessions last season.
Brunson drives the Knicks. 30.3% usage in 35.0 minutes last season; Towns is next at 25.9%.
Check Embiid’s status before tip. He played 38 games last season.
FAQ
Is Jalen Brunson playing tonight?
Brunson was not on the injury report as of Mon 5:44 PM ET.
Who is favored in 76ers vs Knicks?
The Knicks are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the 76ers. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is 76ers vs Knicks?
Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 PM ET, in New York.
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