THE New York Knicks will face the Magic of Orlando in an Eastern Conference game Friday. New York is 36-26 overall and 20-12 at home, while Orlando is 37-26 overall and 16-18 on the road. The Magic are 3-0 against the Knicks this season.
The announcement is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York. Orlando is a 1-point favorite in the latest Magic vs. Knicks odds, according to the SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 206.5 points. Before getting into any Knicks vs. Magic, you need to see NBA predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
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The model has set its sights on New York vs. Orlando. You can head over to SportsLine to see his picks. Here are several NBA Odds and betting lines for Magic vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Magic spread: Magic -1
- Knicks vs. Magic plus/minus: 206.5 points
- Money line Knicks vs. Magic: Knicks: -102, Magic: -117
- ORL: The Magic are 7-2 ATS as a road favorite this season
- NYK: The Knicks are 14-10-1 ATS after a loss this season
- Knicks vs. Magic picks: See the picks on SportsLine
What you need to know about Magic
The Magic begin a five-game winning streak, following a 119-109 win over the Wizards Wednesday. They have won eight of their last nine games and are 13-3 in their last 16 games. Orlando started the season 14-5 after finishing 34-48 last year, and after playing below .500 in December and January, the Magic are back on the winning path. They are led by Paolo Bancherothe reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 22.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists, leading all Magic players in each category.
Defense has been the key to Orlando’s success this season. The Magic only rank 26th in offense (111.4 points per game), but they have the third-best defense (109.5 points per game), including holding opponents to fewer attempts. placement per match. Orlando leads the NBA in rebounding and has caused the fourth-most turnovers, which has limited opponents’ scoring opportunities. Wendell Carter Jr., who averages 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, is uncertain this evening with knee pain. The Magic have the best ATS record in the NBA, going 42-21 ATS, and they are also 20-5 in their last 25 games as a favorite. Find out which team to choose here.
What you need to know about the Knicks
All-Star Guard Jalen Brunson (knee) is questionable as the Knicks can’t afford another injury. They continue to play without OG Anunoby (elbow), Julius Randle (shoulder) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) for extended periods, and if Brunson is out Friday, New York will be without four starters for the second straight game. Brunson is having a career season, averaging points (27.2) and assists (6.6).
New York struggled to generate offense in a 116-100 loss to the Falcons Tuesday without Brunson. The Hawks have the second-worst defense, and they held New York 22 points below the opponent’s scoring average. With one of the best defenses in the NBA in Orlando, New York’s offense could become even more anemic without Brunson. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 24.5 points per game over his last two games, and he is averaging 21.8 points over his last five games. Josh Hart also played a huge role averaging 15.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists over his last five games. Find out which team to choose here.
How to make Knicks vs. Magic picks
The model has simulated Magic vs. Knicks 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the pattern is leaning below, and it also says that one side of the gap hits more than 60% of the time. You can only see the pick on SportsLine.
So who wins the Knicks against Magic, and which side of the spread reaches more than 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Magic vs. Magic split. Knicks you have to skip Friday, all from the model on a score of 64-40 on all top-rated NBA picks this season.and discover.
