Player-Prop Picks for 76ers vs Knicks (Game 1)

• The Philadelphia 76ers are in New York to take on the Knicks in Game 1 of their Round 2 series
• Point guards Tyrese Maxy and Jalen Brunson rank Top 5 in playoff scoring
• Read below for the latest 76ers vs Knicks player props, and my favorite picks

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It should be a banger of series when the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks collide in Round 2, with the winner punching their ticket into the Eastern Conference Finals.

Game 1 goes Monday night from MSG, where the Knicks are 7.5-point favorites in the NBA odds.

There are loads of juicy matchups in this series, but one of the biggest is at the point, where Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Brunson, two of the Top 5 scorers in the playoffs, go toe-to-toe.

Not surprisingly, they are front and center in my 76ers vs Knicks player props.

Read below as I share my favorite prop bets for Game 1.

76ers vs Knicks Player-Prop Odds

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76ers vs Knicks Prop Pick #1: Tyrese Maxey Points

Pick 1: Maxey Over 25.5 Points (-105 at bet365)

Tyrese Maxey has been one of the most dynamic scorers in the league this season, and his road performances have been particularly impressive. Across 35 away games this year, Maxey averaged a blistering 29.2 points per game, with his usage rate spiking to 29.8% on the road.

That elevated workload translates directly into scoring volume, making the over on his points prop an attractive play.

Tyrese Maxey Playoff Stats

In the playoffs, Maxey has continued to deliver, averaging 26.9 points per game overall in the postseason. Over his last five games, he has averaged 20.6 field goal attempts per contest, and has eclipsed the 25.5-point threshold two road starts this postseason, missing a third by a single point.

Madison Square Garden is one of the most electric arenas in basketball, but Maxey has shown he can thrive under pressure. With the 76ers leaning heavily on him as their offensive catalyst, expect Maxey to attack the basket early and often, drawing fouls and creating high-percentage looks throughout the night.

PHI 76ers vs NY Knicks Prop Pick #2: Jalen Brunson Points

Pick 1: Brunson Over 27.5 Points (-105 at bet365)

Jalen Brunson has been the heartbeat of the Knicks offense all season, and his ability to create his own shot and get to the free-throw line makes him a reliable scorer regardless of the defensive scheme thrown at him.

He averaged 26.3 points per game in Round 1, going for 28 or more three times, missing a fourth Over by a bucket.

Philadelphia presents a unique defensive challenge, but the 76ers have shown vulnerability against elite point guards this postseason. The Sixers yield 15.6 made threes per game to opponents, and while Brunson is not primarily a three-point threat, that perimeter vulnerability opens driving lanes that he exploits better than almost anyone in the league.

One of the most underrated aspects of Brunson’s game is his ability to draw fouls. New York draws a staggering 28 free-throw attempts per game in the playoffs, and Brunson is the primary engine behind that number. With Philadelphia committing just 10.7 turnovers per game — the lowest mark among all playoff teams — the Knicks will need Brunson to manufacture points through contact rather than relying on transition opportunities.