The NBA season kicks off with an exciting tripleheader on Tuesday, highlighted by the New York Knicks raising their championship banner before facing off against LeBron James and the revamped Philadelphia 76ers. This marquee matchup starts at 7 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, with ticket prices reaching historic highs for a regular-season game.

As the betting landscape unfolds, the Knicks are favored by -4.5 with 67% of the handle and 69% of bets leaning in their direction against the spread. The total is set at 232.5, with similar trends suggesting a lean towards the Under.

Key betting insights include:

• Philadelphia 76ers: Alt +10.5
• LeBron James: Expected to score 15+ points (FanDuel SGP price: +117)

This night marks a significant moment for Knicks fans, celebrating their first championship banner since the 1972-73 season. Nationally, attention shifts to LeBron’s return to the Eastern Conference, following his last appearance in the 2018 NBA Finals.

The 76ers have made waves in the betting market, with 37.6% of the handle and 30.9% of bets placed on them to win the championship after acquiring Jaylen Brown and signing LeBron. Meanwhile, the Thunder and Spurs stand as co-favorites at +260 to win the title, with Philadelphia listed at +850.

Both teams come into this game with rich playoff histories. Philadelphia aims to break a streak of 15 consecutive playoff appearances without reaching the conference finals. LeBron, now at 41, is projected for 20.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in this matchup. The Knicks, retaining their core from last season, are currently on a six-game winning streak against the 76ers, having swept them in the previous playoffs.