Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Knicks to Make Short Work of Magic

Our prediction is to snap up the 1.89 that the Knicks are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -5 when playing the Magic and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Knicks Beat Magic in their Previous Matchup

Orlando Magic have triumphed in their previous six games. The latest was on the road where Brooklyn Nets were beaten 100-92 at Barclays Center. Franz Wagner scored 20 points, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope getting 16 and Wendell Carter Jr. 14.

New York Knicks last game was a 118-85 victory over New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. That means it’s now been four home wins on the spin. Mikal Bridges had 31 points, Jalen Brunson scored 16, with Karl-Anthony Towns recording 14 points and 19 rebounds.

The Knicks won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 98-74 triumph when facing the Magic at Madison Square Garden. The Magic have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.5 points, 41.7 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 10.1 steals and 8.2 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 99.2 points and 39.6 rebounds per contest.

Franz Wagner is averaging 26.4 points, 7.4 assists and 2.6 (35.1%) 3-pointers made, while Goga Bitadze averages 7.8 rebounds.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.5 points, 43.4 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and 84.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.9 points and 39.6 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.5 points, 9.3 assists and 3.1 (43.1%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 12.3 rebounds.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA predictions are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Magic vs Knicks stats:

• The -5 line has been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -5 line has been covered by Knicks in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -5 line has been covered by Knicks in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.