New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Check out our Magic vs. Knicks prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in New York.

  • The Magic face the Knicks at 21-16.
  • The Magic are averaging 105.3 points per game so far.
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.
  • The Knicks will be hosting the Magic and hold a 24-12 record.
  • New York has an effective field goal percentage of 57% (2nd).
  • The Knicks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.

Magic vs Knicks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the 24-12 Knicks will host the 21-16 Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is favored by 11.5 points and has a moneyline of -616, while Orlando is +446 on the moneyline. The over/under line for the game is 209.5.

The Knicks are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 4th in the East and lead the Southeast Division.

Magic vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 6th
  • Betting Odds NY -11.5, ORL +446 | NY -616 O/U 209.5

Magic Preview: Will the Magic Defense Show Up in New York?

Orlando's season record fell to 21-16 after a 105-92 home loss to the Jazz on Sunday. The Magic, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 197 fell short of the 208.5 O/U line.

Orlando led 25-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by the Jazz shifted momentum. The Magic were outscored 21-18 in the 2nd quarter and 28-19 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 71-62 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 34-30.

In Sunday's loss to the Jazz, the Magic managed just 92 points, shooting 35.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 29.8%, though they did hit 14 threes overall.

Jett Howard led Orlando with 21 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, and connected on 4 threes at a 40% rate. Wendell Carter added 15 points, with 4 coming in the final period.

Defensively, the Magic started strong, holding the Jazz to 22 points in the 1st quarter and 21 in the 2nd. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 34 points, leading to a 105-92 loss. Overall, Orlando allowed Utah to shoot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Magic held the Jazz to 11 made threes on 34% shooting. Utah went to the line 18 times, making 16 free throws. The Magic finished with 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Can the Knicks Secure a Win at Home?

Orlando’s season record dropped to 21-16 after a 105-92 loss to the Jazz on Sunday. The Magic, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 197 fell short of the 208.5 O/U line.

Utah’s 10-0 run, which took the score from 29-24 to 39-24, was a turning point. Orlando trailed 71-62 going into the 4th quarter and couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 34-30 in the final period.

Karl-Anthony Towns put up 44 points and 16 rebounds in the Knicks' 139-126 loss to the Bulls, shooting 58.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Jalen Brunson added 33 points and 8 assists, shooting 55% from the floor.

The Knicks shot 49.5% overall, but struggled from deep, making just 8 threes at 26.7%. Towns scored 25 points in the 4th quarter, while Brunson added 2 of his 33 in the final period.

The Knicks struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 139 points to the Bulls. New York allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, 41 in the 3rd, and 35 in the 4th. Chicago shot 54% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 20 threes at a 54% clip. The Knicks sent Chicago to the line 18 times, where they made 17 free throws. New York finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, while recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Magic vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last three games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
  • The last five games that Orlando was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Magic vs Knicks Prediction

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