Orlando Magic (21-18) vs. New York Knicks (23-16)
January 15, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: New York Knicks -7; Over/Under: +222.5
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The Orlando Magic are riding a 3-game losing streak. The New York Knicks look to stay hot after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Timberwolves, Heat, and Thunder during this streak. The Orlando Magic are averaging 112.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.9 points and 4.9 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have lost each of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Each of the Magic’s last six day games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks beat the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies last week while losing to the Mavericks. The New York Knicks are averaging 115.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24.4 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won eight of their last nine games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Magic and Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
- Each of the last six games between the Magic and Knicks have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction
The Orlando Magic just aren’t the same team they were earlier in the season, as the offense is riding the struggle bus, and they’ve lost and failed to cover their last 3 games. The New York Knicks have been a different team since the addition of OG Anunoby, and that includes a 6-1 SU and 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games. The Knicks continue to trend up and are a team I’m looking to back as long as they stay hot. I’ll lay the points in this early Monday contest.
