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76ers vs. Knicks predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for October 20

The New York Knicks open their title defense at home by raising a championship banner before facing a significantly altered Philadelphia 76ers squad. New York maintains its core of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns, while adding Andre Drummond to the rotation.

Philadelphia enters the contest with a new-look roster featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons, Dean Wade, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and VJ Edgecombe. The game serves as a test for the 76ers' chemistry and defensive cohesion, while the Knicks aim to prove their championship pedigree remains intact.

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