Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Knicks versus the Magic? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSF. The game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 227.5 points, and the Magic are favored to win at home against the Knicks. Check out BetCoco for Orlando Magic – New York Knicks odds
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Knicks and Magic did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Knicks have a record of 2-1. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 210 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- New York has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 121. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Orlando has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction
So far this season, the Knicks have an average over/under line of 225.1 and an over/under record of 16-13. The over has hit in each of their last two games.
In their last game, the Knicks fell to the Thunder by a score of 129-120. New York was a 3.5-point underdog heading into the game and were able to keep it within the spread.
When looking at the over/under lines in their games this season, 19 of their 30 games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 227.5. New York’s over/under record in these games is 9-10.
On the road this season, the Knicks are 9-9, and their average scoring margin on the road is -0.1 points per contest. Against the spread, New York is 10-8 on the road and have been the underdog in 15 of their 30 games.
As the underdog, the Knicks have gone 5-10 straight up and 7-8 against the spread. Their overall ATS record for the season is 17-13.
In their last game, the Knicks’ offense scored 120 points, which is the same as their average of 115.2 points per game. When it comes to shooting, the Knicks have a field goal percentage of 46%, which is 22nd in the league. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 9th in percentage and 10th in three-pointers made.
The Knicks’ defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 112.9 points per contest. In their previous game, the Knicks’ defense struggled against the Thunder, giving up 129 points on a field goal percentage of 50%.
The Magic come into today’s game as 2-point favorites and will look to improve on their 18-12 overall record. So far, Orlando has gone 11-4 at home and 2-8 on the road.
In their last game, Orlando lost to the 76ers by a score of 112-92 but did not cover the spread as 2-point favorites. The over/under line in that game was 228.5 points.
So far, the Magic have an over/under record of 15-15, and today’s over/under line of 227.5 is right around their average over/under line of 226 points.
When playing at home, the Magic have an average scoring differential of +9.3 points per contest compared to +4.9 on the road. Against the spread, Orlando is 11-4 at home and 9-6 on the road.
Orlando’s record vs. the spread as the favorite is 9-3 at home and 10-2 overall. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is 9.5 points per game.
Orlando comes into today’s game in 5th place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Against other teams in the East, the Magic are 13-9, compared to 5-3 against non-conference opponents.
In their last game, the Magic struggled to score, finishing with 92 points. On the season, they average 112.9 points per game. Shooting 39.2% from the field, they were unable to get into a rhythm. Heading into today’s game, Paolo Banchero leads the team in scoring with 21.2 PPG. Franz Wagner is right behind him, averaging 20.6 PPG.
Coming into the game, the Magic defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 46.7% of their games. Currently, they are 6th in the NBA at 110.7 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Magic are causing 14 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 11th in rejections, averaging 5.7 blocked shots each game.
Despite being 2 point underdogs, we predict the Knicks to come out on top with a final score of 114-111.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Knicks on the moneyline (+100)
- The Knicks are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Questionable
- Joe Ingles – Ankle – Out
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Jonathan Isaac – Hamstring – Questionable
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
- Jericho Sims – Ankle – Out
