New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, February 11 is about as close to a coin flip as the ratings get, with the Knicks at only 57%. Small things like rest, health and shooting variance should decide it.
Why it is so close
The Win Meter reads the Knicks 57%, with a projected score of New York Knicks 116, Philadelphia 76ers 114. The rating gap is 149 points in favor of the Knicks, and home court and rest add about 99 rating points for the 76ers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 43 times in 100 games like this, the 76ers would win.
Recent form
The Knicks are 0-2 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -1.8. The 76ers are 3-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -3.8.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Jabari Walker (PHI), expected back Oct 28, 2026, and Joel Embiid (PHI), expected back Oct 28, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Jose Alvarado (NYK). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Knicks lead 10-3, with the Knicks outscoring the 76ers by an average of 11.7 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 106, NYK 100.