Orlando Magic (21-16) vs. NY Knicks (24-12)
January 6, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -11.5; Over/Under: +210.5
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The Orlando Magic and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Jazz, beat the Raptors, and they play the Timberwolves, Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Thunder and Bulls, and they play the Raptors, Thunder, and Bucks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.4 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.3 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Knicks following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as road underdogs against the Knicks following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (8.9) this season.
- OG Anunoby rank T8th in the league for total steals + blocks (86) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Cole Anthony is the only player to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (69.4%).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.0).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (105.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.4).
NY Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with the Knicks, but the Magic and New York played three times in December, and they won and covered all three games. The Magic are the most injured team in the NBA and it’s starting to take its toll. The Magic have lost 6 of their last 10 games and are 3-6-1 ATS in those games. The Knicks have also covered six of their last eight games as a double-digit favorite. The Knicks are also in a bounce-back spot after a bizarre loss to the Bulls. We’ve seen this matchup a lot lately, and the Knicks have had the upper hand every time. I have no choice but to lean toward the Knicks.
