New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 7:30 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (37-26) will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the 5th-ranked New York Knicks (36-26). The Knicks are favored by 1 point, and the over/under line is set at 206.5.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be shown on MSG. The Magic come into this game on a 5-game winning streak, and they are 1st in the Southeast Division. The Knicks are 2nd in the Atlantic Division.
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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Magic have faced off against the Knicks on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. The last three times that the Knicks have hosted the Magic, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 203 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- New York has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Orlando is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-26. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-15 compared to 11-11 against the West.
The Magic have won five straight games and are 16-23 as the underdog this season. In today’s game, they are getting one point on the spread.
Orlando’s ATS record for the season is 42-21, and they have covered in their last five games. On the road, they are 21-13 against the spread.
The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 30-33, and their games have averaged 221 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 206.5.
In their last game, the Magic beat the Wizards by a score of 119-109. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and Orlando covered the spread (-7.5).
When it comes to scoring, the Orlando Magic are 26th in the NBA at 111.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 109.0 points per game.
So far, the Magic have outscored the league average in just 33.3% of their games. In terms of pace, Orlando is 24th in the NBA.
From two-point range, the Magic are shooting 54%, which is 13th in the league. However, they are 30th in three-point shooting at just 35%.
The Magic’s defense is presently ranked 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 109.5 points per contest. So far this season, the Magic’s defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 6th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.0 times per game vs. Orlando.
The Knicks are 36-26 this season and are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are 2nd.
In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Knicks are 25-14 compared to 11-12 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 16-14 and have won two straight games on the road.
At home, the Knicks are 20-12 this season and are favored by 1 point today. In their games at home, they have an average scoring differential of +4.6 points per game.
This season, the Knicks have an ATS record of 33-29, including going 16-16 ATS at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last nine home games.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 23-38-1, and their games have averaged a combined 223 points. Today’s O/U line is 206.5, and their games have averaged 225.1 points.
In their last game, the Knicks lost to the Hawks by a score of 116-100. They were favored by 1.5 points in that game and had an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 213.5.
Heading into their matchup with the Magic, the Knicks are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league, averaging 12.9 offensive boards per game (2nd). However, their pace is the slowest in the NBA at 95.4 possessions per game (30th).
So far this season, New York’s offense has been below the league average in terms of scoring, averaging 113.2 points per game (20th). At home, they are averaging 112.2 points per game (23rd).
When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Knicks are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. They have also struggled to create assists, ranking 29th in the NBA with 24 per game.
In the current season, the Knicks defense has excelled, sitting 4th in the NBA by allowing 109.8 points per game. Opponents are hitting 54.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.
Our projections indicate that the Knicks should come out top with a projected score of 113-105.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- The Knicks should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
- Jalen Brunson – Knee – Questionable
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Knee – Questionable
