The New York Knicks are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Orlando Magic look for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic prediction.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks are coming off losses to the Mavericks, Pacers, and Rockets. The New York Knicks are averaging 114.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.5 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. Alec Burks is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Spurs and Bulls while losing to the Thunder. The Orlando Magic are averaging 111.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.8 points and 5.2 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have lost each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the last seven games between the Knicks and Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won nine of their last 10 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- Each of the Knicks’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic prediction
The New York Knicks are limping toward the all star break as they’re still without Randle and Anunoby, and there’s a chance they could be down Hartenstein and DiVincenzo. The Orlando Magic are on the end of a back to back, but they don’t have a single player on the injury list, so they have the edge here. It’s hard to get behind the Knicks given their current form and all of the injuries. The Magic have won the last 3 games against the Knicks and despite the loss yesterday to the Thunder, they’re still the best covering team in the league with 35 covers. I’ll lay the bucket with the Magic.