The New York Knicks and Orlando Magic will square off on Friday in an Eastern Conference affair. The New York Knicks are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-13 record. The Knicks beat the Bucks on Christmas Day, but are coming off a road loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Knicks vs Magic Picks
- Pick: Magic -1.5.
For the Magic, they are 18-12. That has them fifth in the East. Orlando is coming off a blowout loss at home to Philadelphia on Wednesday. Here is our look at the Knicks vs Magic betting analysis:
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Odds
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Information
Before our Knicks vs Magic betting analysis, some information on both NBA teams:
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
Date & Time: Friday December 29th, 2023; 7:00 pm EST
Location of the game: Kia Center; Orlando, FL
How to Watch: BSFL
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Recent Scores
New York Knicks Last 5:
- Monday, December 18th, 2023: 114-109 win at Los Angeles Lakers
- Wednesday, December 20th, 2023: 121-102 win at Brooklyn Nets
- Saturday, December 23rd, 2023: 130-111 loss to Milwaukee Bucks
- Monday, December 25th, 2023: 129-122 win over Milwaukee Bucks
- Wednesday, December 27th, 2023: 129-120 loss at Oklahoma City Thunder
Orlando Magic Last 5:
- Wednesday, December 29th, 2023: 115-106 loss to Miami Heat
- Thursday, December 21st, 2023: 118-114 loss at Milwaukee Bucks
- Saturday, December 23rd, 2023: 117-110 win at Indiana Pacers
- Tuesday, December 26th, 2023: 127-119 win at Washington Wizards
- Wednesday, December 27th, 2023: 112-92 loss to Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Betting Analysis
Here are updated NBA Odds for this game on the NBA schedule:
- Spread: Orlando Magic -1.5, New York Knicks +1.5
- Total: 226.5
- Moneyline: Orlando Magic -120, New York Knicks +100
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The New York Knicks bounced back from a loss Saturday to beat the Bucks on Christmas Day. But, then a tough game against the Thunder has them back to the drawing board. New York is scoring 115.2 points per game, led by guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson is at 26 points and 5.9 assists per game.
Julius Randle is next with 22.9 points per game and nearly 10 rebounds per game. RJ Barrett has been hot and cold for New York, playing in 25 of the team’s 30 games, and scoring nearly 19 points per game.
New York has this game, and then a trip to Indiana left in 2023. Then, the Knicks go home for a quick two-game home stand. They will host the Timberwolves on New Year’s Day and the Bulls on January 3rd.
Orlando saw Franz Wagner score 28 points in a recent win over the Wizards. Anthony Black had his best game of the season with 23 points as well. The Magic have been known to spread wealth, which is a strength of this team thus far.
Paolo Banchero is the top scorer for the Magic. He scored 34 points in a recent win over Indiana. On the season, he is scoring 21.2 points per game, playing 34 minutes. Banchero is also the top assists man with nearly 5 per game.
Mo Wagner is coming off the bench for the Orlando Magic and making more than 61% of his shots. He is playing 19 minutes per game, and scoring 11.5 points per game. The Magic start a four-game road trip on Sunday; with stops in Phoenix, Golden State, Sacramento, and Denver.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Betting Prediction
A fun game between these two Eastern Conference teams. The Magic are young and fun, and not going to be afraid of the Knicks, or any team that comes into Orlando. The Magic are going to win this game at home. Look for a competitive game, but winning by a basket or two is all they need to do to cover the spread.
Our final bet in this game is the Orlando Magic -1.5 over the New York Knicks! We hope you enjoyed our Knicks vs Magic betting analysis! Good luck with all your NBA Expert Picks!
- Pick: Magic -1.5.
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