Prop Bets: Philadelphia 76ers VS New York Knicks 2025-12-19
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks: A Rivalry as Gluttonous as a Thanksgiving Buffet
The Philadelphia 76ers (15-11) and New York Knicks (19-7) clash in a holiday feast of basketball, and if the Knicks’ recent dominance is any indication, this will be a turkey for the 76ers. The Knicks, riding a 66.7% implied win probability (per the odds), have won 8 of the last 10 meetings, including a recent 105-91 drubbing where OG Anunoby (questionable here due to knee issues) dropped 27. But Philly’s Paul George isn’t one to stuff the bird—literally or metaphorically, after his 35-point explosion last time out.
Key Stats & Odds:
- Moneyline: Knicks are heavy favorites at ~-150 (implied 60% win chance), 76ers at +130 (40%).
- Spread: Knicks -5.5 (-110) vs. 76ers +5.5 (-110) in most books.
- Total: 228.5 points (Over: -110 / Under: -110). With the Knicks’ 114.2 offensive rating vs. Philly’s 110.3 defensive rating? This could be a feast.
Prop Bets to Stuff Your Face With:
1. Tyrese Maxey Over 26.5 Pts (-122): The 76ers’ scoring spark plug averages 31.5 PPG. Going under? Only if he’s playing Christmas Eve and saving energy for the tree.
2. Jalen Brunson Under 28.5 Pts (-114): Brunson’s at his line (28.5), but his 28.5 average makes the under tempting—unless he’s feeling festive and goes 30+.
3. Mikal Bridges 25+ Pts/Rebs/Assists (-126): Bridges is a perfect holiday package (16.4 PPG, 4.6 REB, 4.2 AST). With Knicks starters potentially resting Anunoby (16.2 PPG), Bridges could triple-double in your fantasy.
Prediction:
The Knicks will win this like a New Yorker wins a snowball fight—by standing still and letting the opposition exhaust themselves. Expect a final score of 118-110 for New York, with Maxey torching the Over and Bridges nailing his triple-double prop. As for Anunoby? If he plays, he’ll drop 17+ points and remind everyone why the Knicks are 2nd in the East. If not? Well, even a broken clock is right twice a day… but the Knicks’ depth is too rich for Philly’s inconsistent defense.
Final Take:
Knicks -5.5 and Over 228.5—because nothing says holiday spirit like a Knicks blowout and a points bonanza. 🎄🏀
Created: Dec. 19, 2025, 10:47 a.m. GMT