The Orlando Magic and NY Knicks meet Sunday 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 Heat, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Knicks next. The Magic have won 13 of their last 18 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 119.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.9 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hornets and Jazz, and they play the Raptors next. The Knicks have won 13 of their last 17 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.6 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 home games.
- The Magic have lost each of their last six Sunday games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 home games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last five games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four home day games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.2) this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (11.9) and free-throw percentage (88.3%) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (7.6) and three-point shooting percentage (41.7%) this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (93.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.5).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.9).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (24.0).
Knicks vs Magic Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a calf issue.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner.
Knicks vs Magic Prediction
The Knicks should be favored at home where they’re 12-1 SU, but I’m going to grab the points with the Magic. The Magic have quietly been winning games over the last couple of weeks, and they’re healthy now with the return of Banchero. The Magic have also given the Knicks issues, which includes winning each of the last 3 meetings. I also don’t expect the Knicks to have KAT, as he’s a big man with a calf issue. You have to be very careful with that. This should be a competitive game where the Magic can drag the Knicks into the mud and slow the game down. Give me the points.