Group play in the NBA Cup tips off under the prime-time lights as the New York Knicks head south to battle the Philadelphia 76ers.
Dead-set on avenging theiropening-night loss, New York enters the City of Brotherly Love hungry for payback, giving prime opportunities across markets as we dish on the best one in our Knicks vs. 76ers computer picks and NBA picks for Friday, Oct. 30.
Knicks vs 76ers computer picks
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 Knicks |
 76ers |
|---|---|
| Brunson o24.5 points 62% |
Embiid u22.5 points 69% |
| Anunoby o4.5 rebounds 48% |
Maxey o4.5 assists 53% |
| Towns o1.5 3-pointers 44% |
Edgecombe o1.5 3-pointers 52% |
| Hart o3.5 assists 63% |
James u6.5 rebounds 62% |
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Knicks computer picks
Jalen Brunson Over 24.5 points (62%)
Projection: 24.86 points
Fresh off a dominant 38-point performance in Chicago, Jalen Brunson looks primed to cash the Over on 24.5 points tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers.
While the Sixers held him to 21 points in the season opener, Brunson’s volume remains elite, averaging 25.8 PPG through five games.
With his shot finding rhythm and Philadelphia dealing with defensive rotation fatigue, expect the All-Star guard to clear this lower total with ease at home.
OG Anunoby Over 4.5 rebounds (48%)
Projection: 5.32 rebounds
OG Anunoby is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game through the New York Knicks first five contests, clearing this line in four of five outings.
He grabbed five boards against the 76ers in their October opener and logged six against Chicago on Wednesday while consistently playing 32+ minutes.
Expect his heavy workload and active crash on the glass to put him Over this modest total.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 3-pointers (44%)
Projection: 1.57 threes
Karl-Anthony Towns has already proven his floor against this defense, knocking down 3-of-4 from deep against the Sixers in the season opener.
He has cleared this 1.5-line in three of his five starts to open the year—including a 3-for-6 shooting display from beyond the arc on Wednesday in Chicago.
Expect Philadelphia's interior focus on Jalen Brunson to leave Towns open on perimeter pop actions all night.
Josh Hart Over 3.5 assists (63%)
Projection: 4.56 assists
Josh Hart remains a primary playmaking hub in transition for New York, logging 35+ minutes per game and consistently operating as an secondary facilitator alongside Jalen Brunson.
While he dished out three dimes in the Oct. 20 matchup against the Sixers, his potential assist volume keeps his floor exceptionally safe.
Expect New York's pushing pace to generate plenty of open kick-outs for Hart to eclipse this low total.
76ers computer picks
Joel Embiid Under 22.5 points (69%)
Projection: 21.30 points
Backing Under 22.5 points for Joel Embiid offers strong value in tonight's NBA Cup clash against the Knicks.
Embiid is averaging 21.7 points per game through his first three contests and has failed to clear this line twice. Facing Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson inside, New York's primary focus will be walling off the paint and forcing playmaking.
Expect the 76ers to lean on perimeter scoring, keeping Embiid Under this total.
Tyrese Maxey Over 4.5 assists (53%)
Projection: 5.30 assists
Operating as Philadelphia's primary perimeter orchestrator, Tyrese Maxey consistently commands high usage and heavy minutes.
With the Knicks focusing their defensive attention on containing Joel Embiid inside and slowing down transition opportunities, Maxey will have ample chances to set up open perimeter looks for Philadelphia’s shooters.
Expect his primary playmaking role to carry him Over this modest line.
VJ Edgecombe Over 1.5 3-pointers (52%)
Projection: 1.53 PUSH
VJ Edgecombe is hunting his perimeter shot with extreme confidence early this season, averaging 5.8 three-point attempts per game through four contests—highlighted by a explosive 5-for-10 performance from deep against Milwaukee.
With New York’s defense heavily focused on walling off the paint against Philadelphia’s interior drives, expect Edgecombe to get plenty of clean perimeter looks.
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LeBron James Under 6.5 rebounds (62%)
Projection: 5.94 rebounds
LeBron James has stayed Under this 6.5 mark in two of his last three games, operating primarily as Philadelphia's perimeter distributor rather than crash-securing defensive glass.
Facing Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson inside, rebound opportunities will be contested heavily.
Take James to focus on transition orchestration, keeping him Under this line.
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