The stage is set for a thrilling Atlantic Division showdown in the NBA as the Philadelphia 76ers travel to face the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden. The game is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. With both teams boasting strong records within their division, this contest promises high stakes and even higher scoring.
Matchup Details and Betting Odds
The Knicks, holding an impressive 19-7 record, enter as firm favourites, with the sportsbooks listing the 76ers (14-11) as 5.5-point road underdogs. The total points line, or over/under, is set at 229.5 points. Statistics heavily favour a high-scoring affair. The combined average points per game for both squads is 237.5, which is a full eight points above the set line. Furthermore, the Knicks have seen the total points exceed 229.5 in 14 of their 26 games this season, while the 76ers have been part of 13 such games.
How and Where to Watch the Game
Fans in India and globally can catch all the action live. The primary broadcast will be on MSG Network. For streaming options, viewers can tune in via Amazon Prime Video or Fubo. The historic venue, Madison Square Garden in New York City, will host what is expected to be a packed and electric atmosphere.
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
Injury Report and Game Prediction
Both teams are dealing with significant absences, which could impact their rotations. The 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid (Illness), along with Kelly Oubre Jr. (Knee) and Trendon Watford (Thigh). Hunter Sallis is listed as day-to-day. The Knicks' injury list is even longer, sidelining key players like Josh Hart (Abdomen), Mitchell Robinson (Ankle), Miles McBride (Ankle), and Landry Shamet (Shoulder). Notably, starting center Karl-Anthony Towns (Knee) is also out.
Despite the injuries, the Knicks' offensive firepower gives them the edge. They average 120.7 points per game, nearly five points more than the 76ers' 115.8. New York also holds a stellar 5-1 record against Atlantic Division opponents and is -190 on the moneyline to win outright. The 76ers, however, are no pushovers, with a 5-2 division record and a 7-3 mark in games decided by ten or more points. The spotlight will be firmly on the guard duel between Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey and New York's Jalen Brunson to see who can lead their team to a crucial conference victory.
