Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks (12-19-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Friday, December 19, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, the Philadelphia 76ers (14-11) will look to Tyrese Maxey to help them overcome Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (19-7). The matchup, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and MSG, features the 76ers as 5.5-point road underdogs. The matchup's over/under is set at 229.5.

In 14 out of 26 games this season, the Knicks and their opponent have combined to score more than 229.5 points, the current matchup's over/under. This season, the 76ers have participated in 13 games where both teams have scored more than 229.5 points. Together, these two teams score 237.5 points per game, which is eight higher than the over/under of 229.5.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks - When and where to watch the game

The match is scheduled to tip off on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The venue is set for Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. MSG will broadcast the entire match for the fans. Additionally, fans can also stream it online on Fubo and Prime Videos.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks - Expected Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers

PG Tyrese Maxey
SG VJ Edgecombe
SF Jabari Walker
PF Paul George
C Andre Drummond

New York Knicks

PG Jalen Brunson
SG Jordan Clarkson
SF Mikal Bridges
PF OG Anunoby
C Karl-Anthony Towns

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks - Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

• Joel Embiid (Illness)- Out
• Kelly Oubre Jr. (Knee)- Out
• Trendon Watford (Thigh)- Out
• Hunter Sallis (Shoulder sprain)- Day-to-day

New York Knicks

• Josh Hart (Abdomen)- Out
• Karl-Anthony Towns (Knee)- Out
• Mitchell Robinson (Ankle)- Out
• Miles McBride (Ankle)- Out
• Landry Shamet (Shoulder)- Out

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks - Game Prediction

The over/under is set at 225.5 total points, and the Knicks are 4.5 points ahead of the Pacers on the spread (Knicks -4.5). Indiana is +160 to pull off the upset, while New York is -190 to win outright on the moneyline.

They have a 5-1 record versus Atlantic Division opponents. In one-possession games, New York is 2-1. The 76ers' record versus division rivals is 5-2. Philadelphia's record in games decided by ten points or more is 7-3.

The Knicks score 120.7 points a game, which is 4.9 more than the 76ers' 115.8. The 76ers' 45.2% field goal percentage is 0.8% less than the Knicks' opponents' 46.0% this season. Now, the teams are ready to face each other.


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