Orlando Magic (15-7) vs. NY Knicks (12-8)
December 3, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -5.5; Over/Under: +219.5
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The Orlando Magic and NY Knicks meet Tuesday 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 beat the Nets and Bulls, and they play the 76ers, Suns, and Thunder next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 108.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 102.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23.4 points and 5.7 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hornets and Pelicans, and they play the Hornets, Pistons, and Raptors next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.4 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.2 points and 3.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 15 of the Magic’s last 17 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last eight games as favorites against the Magic has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last four games against the Knicks following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The NY Knicks should be favored and should win at home, but the value remains with the Magic and the free points. The Magic are playing some of the best ball in the league right now, which includes a 9-1 SU and ATS record in their last 10 games. Until those tickets stop cashing, you have to keep rolling with the Magic. Also, the Magic have won 4 of the last 5 games against the Knicks. Give me the Magic and the points on the road.
