The NY Knicks and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Mavs, lost to the Heat, and they play the Nets next. The Knicks have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.5 points and 3.4 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Warriors and Clippers, and they play the Celtics next. The Magic have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.6 points and 3.8 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 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has won 15 of the Knicks’ last 17 games.
- The home team has covered the spread in 16 of the Knicks’ last 17 games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The road team has won each of the last four games between the Knicks and Magic.
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Knicks and Magic.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games as road favorites against the Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Fifteen of the Magic’s last 17 home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner ranks T3rd in the league for fast break points (72) this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.5%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league to have recorded a double-double in 10+ consecutive games this season.
- Landry Shamet is the only player to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (25.1).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (33.1).
Magic vs Knicks Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
The Knicks will be without OG Anunoby.
Magic vs Knicks Prediction
The Magic have won 6 of the last 10 games against the Knicks, which includes a blowout win 10 days ago in MSG. I’m still rolling with the Knicks in this toss up spot. The Knicks are expected to have Brunson back, while the Magic are still without Wagner and Banchero. At some point, those injuries catch up to them. The Knicks also finally got their first road win of the season, which should build confidence. In a near pick em spot, I’m going to side with the team that’s healthier and will have the best player on the court. Give me the Knicks.