Joel Embiid NBA Prop Bets Today vs New York Knicks 5/8/2026

Game: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks

Points Prop: 21 - Over (-145) Under (+110)

Rebounds Prop: 9 - Over (-128) Under (Even)

Assists Prop: 3 - Over (-128) Under (Even)

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid can be viewed on Prime Video on Friday, May 8, 2026 where they will take on the New York Knicks. Embiid's prop bets open at 21 pts, 3 assists, and 9 boards.

Joel Embiid Season Stats

During 38 games, he has an average of 26.9 pts per game, 7.7 total rebounds and 3.9 ASTs so far this year. Joel Embiid has a shooting percentage of 48.9%, and is a 33.3% shot taker from three. Embiid's free throw % is 85.4% for the season, and he holds an effective field goal rate of 52.7%. Joel Embiid has been on the floor for 1,201 mins on the campaign, and has compiled 1,021 pts. Embiid's total for ASTs for the season is 150, and he has collected 293 rebounds (75 rebounds on the offensive end and 218 defensive rebounds). When defending the basket, he holds an average of 0.6 STLs and 1.2 BLKs per outing.

Joel Embiid Career Stats

When defending the basket, he holds an average of 0.9 STLs and 1.6 BLKs per outing thus far in his pro basketball career. Embiid is collecting 10.8 rebounds per game (2.2 2nd chance boards and 8.6 defensive boards) and is hitting 83.0% from the line so far in his pro basketball career. When playing offense, he has an average of 27.6 pts per game in addition to 3.7 ASTs and 1.2 made 3-pointers so far in his NBA career. Embiid's shooting rate is sitting at 50.0% and he is hitting 33.9% on shots from downtown so far in his pro basketball career. Embiid has tallied 13,544 points as well as 1,808 ASTs and 5,280 rebounds so far in his pro basketball career. Embiid has been on the court for 15,608 mins on top of 432 steals and 784 blocked shots so far in his professional basketball career.

Joel Embiid Last 5 Games

New York Knicks Defense

They are ranked 6th in the league in allowing assists with 2,050 conceded for the season. On the defensive end, the Knicks have forced 14.4 turnovers on a nightly basis while drawing 19.5 personal fouls. The Knicks defense is allowing a field goal percentage of 46.0% (7,014 of 3,223) and they relinquish 40.5 boards per game as a group. They are conceding 36.2% on shots from distance while they are 5th in basketball in points per game allowed (110.1).

Philadelphia 76ers Last 5 Games

Philadelphia is hitting 38.0% on the hardwood (30.2 of 66.2) and 26.4% for their FT/FGA rate over the course of the last five games. The 76ers 3P% sits at 30.5% in their last five games, and they have earned a 2P% of 44.0%. Embiid is accountable for 27.4% of the ASTs in their last five games, averaging 4.8 per game. Joel Embiid has accounted for 23.9% of those pts and is corralling 19.4% of those squad total rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers average 88.0 points per outing and are collecting 34.3 boards per outing during their last 5 games.

Joel Embiid Last 10 Games

In his last 10 games, he is sitting with an average of 8.4 rebounds per outing, 2.3 fouls and 8.3 free throws. Joel Embiid has collected 49 ASTs on top of 2 steals and 86 field goals. He has totaled 14 blocks in his last 10 contests as well as 84 rebounds and 269 points. Embiid's true shooting rate is 55.9% and he is shooting 84.0% from the free throw line in his last 10 contests. When on the offensive side of the court, Embiid averages 4.9 ASTs per game as well as 26.9 points and 2.0 turnovers. Embiid is on the floor 34.2 mins per game (8.6 field goals and 19.6 shots at the basket) and is hitting 43.2% from the court in his last 10 games.

Tony Sink's Pick: Take the Under Points (+110)

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