The NY Knicks and Orlando Magic meet Friday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Spurs and Raptors, and they play the Wizards, Jazz, and Thunder next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.3 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.6 points and 13.7 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.5 points and 7.6 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 5 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Celtics, lost to the Heat, and they play the Nets, Pistons, and Raptors next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 107.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 46.2 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 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have lost eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games as favorites following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (103.5).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.4).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Knicks rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (66.7%).
Orlando Magic vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Orlando Magic remain a scrappy bunch that competes, but being on the end of a back-to-back undermanned is the worst spot for a team. Guys are already taking on bigger roles in the absence of Banchero and Wagner, and now they have to play again with no rest. Also, the Magic are coming off a deflating loss to the Heat with a Herro game-winner. Oh, the Knicks are playing their best ball of the season, and they’ve beaten the Magic twice this month. Those wins were decided by an average of 16.5 points. I’ll lay the points with the Knicks.