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The upcoming NBA Game 1 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Broadcast on NBC and Peacock, this game features the Knicks favored with a predicted score of 109 to 103 over the 76ers. Our picks favor New York on the moneyline with a -7 spread, supported by a 48.2% cover hit rate and a -4.9% EV. Over the last 10 games, our prediction models have been profitable, particularly in point spread markets, with a strong hit rate near 50%. For more detailed NBA picks and predictions, see our NBA playoff picks.