Orlando Magic (37-26) vs. New York Knicks (36-26)
March 8, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: New York Knicks -1; Over/Under: +210
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The Orlando Magic are riding a 5-game winning streak. The New York Knicks need a win after losing 8 of their last 11 games. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Jazz, Nets, Pistons, Hornets and Wizards during this streak. The Orlando Magic are averaging 111.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.9 points and 5.2 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks recently lost to the Warriors and Hawks, while beating the Cavs. The New York Knicks are averaging 113.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.2 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games at Madison Square Garden.
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven games as favorites against the Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The underdogs have won eight of the Magic’s last 10 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last six games.
- Six of the Magic’s last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction
The New York Knicks are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m just not buying it. The Knicks are still down Randle and Brunson is questionable with a knee injury. Also, as I’ve mentioned many times before, the Magic are the best covering team in the NBA. The Magic are 42-21 ATS on the season with a cover percentage of 66.6 percent. No team has close to those numbers. I’m going to keep backing the Magic until the tickets stop cashing. Toss up game, give me the Magic.
