Charlie Cummings takes a look at the opening odds for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Published May 2, 2026 10:17 PM EDT

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The rivalry is on. After a testy Game 7 on Saturday night, the 76ers are moving on for an Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup with the New York Knicks. Nothing like more East Coast bad-blood to get the blood pumping.
Here are the opening odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers.
Opening odds for Knicks vs. 76ers on DraftKings Sportsbook
The Knicks open as 5.5-point favorites and -218 on the moneyline for Game 1 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The 76ers are +180 underdogs, with the total set at 213.5 points.

The Knicks will have home-court advantage for this one as the higher seed. Game 1 will be played on Monday night at Madison Square Garden
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