Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Knicks at 76ers, Lakers at Warriors, UCF vs. Baylor and more

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Oh, how quickly those Bing Bong vibes from the New York Knicks' NBA title have vanished. Not only did the Knicks (2-3) start the season 0-3, becoming just the third reigning NBA champion to do so, the franchise also received much criticism for its well publicized championship ring and phishing controversies. Get a $55 bonus with the best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 after you trade $25+: But New York has started to turn things around — on the court, at least — with back-to-back wins and will look to continue that on Friday against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 76ers (4-1) have jelled quickly after the major offseason additions of James and Jaylen Brown. That includes a 106-100 victory over the Knicks on opening night. New York is a slight 1.5-point favorite over Philadelphia on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the latest NBA betting odds. While Knicks vs. 76ers is the marquee attraction on Friday, there are other sports betting options that include nine other NBA games and a partial college football schedule. Below is a snapshot of what to watch and bet at the best sports betting apps, for Friday, Oct. 30. All