The Orlando Magic and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Nets next. The Magic have won 14 of their last 23 regular season games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.2 points and 4.4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 22.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Tristan da Silva is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Grizzlies and Nets, and they play the Heat next. The Knicks have won 5 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 121.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.7 points and 3.1 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 5.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 84.4 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 16 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have lost each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last 13 games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won nine of the Magic’s last 13 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six Wednesday games against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Knicks’ last 12 games as favorites against the Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Magic’s last six games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Miles McBride has recorded four games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Mikal Bridges has recorded four games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Jalen Suggs ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (3.3) this season.
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks T6th in the league for second chance points (42) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (33.8).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (25.6).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (32.5).
Knicks vs Magic Injury Report
Mitchell Robinson is questionable for the Knicks with an ankle injury.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner due to a knee injury.
Knicks vs Magic Prediction
The Knicks are on the end of a back-to-back, but they’re on fire right now, and it doesn’t hurt as much when you consider they don’t have to travel. The Knicks are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Magic have yet to put together strong performances, and they’re 4-7 ATS on the season. The Knicks have won and covered 4 of the last 5 games against the Magic. The soft line with the Knicks feels like a steal if we’re being honest. I’ll gladly lay the points with the Knicks at home.