For your Knicks vs. Magic predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Magic hit the road to face the Knicks on Monday, Jan 15 at 3:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 220.5, with the Knicks favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Magic player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Knicks -6.5
- Total 220.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 15
- Time: 3:00 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: MSG
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 113 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
- The Knicks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Will Orlando Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
In their last five games, the Magic have gone 2-3 and have a record of 21-18 overall. The Magic are 13-5 at home and 8-13 on the road this season.
In their most recent game, the Magic put up 100 points vs. the Thunder. They shot 46.4% from the field and hit 7 threes. Paolo Banchero was the leading scorer for the Magic with 20 points in the game. Cole Anthony also had 14 points.
When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best units in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.6. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 7th in the league at 110.8 points per game.
One area where the Magic have been particularly strong is in defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 6th in the league in three-point percentage allowed at 35.3%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 30.1%.
When it comes to steals, the Magic are 2nd in the league at 8.3 per game. They are also 10th in the NBA in blocked shots at 5.6 per contest. In terms of personal fouls, they are one of the least penalized teams in the league, ranking 4th fewest.
Does New York Have What it Takes at Home?
As they take on the Magic today, the Knicks are aiming to stay above .500. So far, they are 23-16 overall. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are currently 7th and they are 3rd in the Atlantic division.
When looking at the Knicks’ offensive numbers, they are below their season average of 115.6 points per game. Against the Grizzlies, they scored 106 points and shot 48.2% from the field. In terms of their season-long field goal percentage, the Knicks are 20th in the NBA at 46%. When it comes to three-pointers, the Knicks are 11th in makes and 10th in percentage.
So far this season, the Knicks have been one of the top defensive units in the NBA, ranking 8th in points allowed per game at 111.6. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 106.7 points per game, which is 3rd best in the league.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been the stingiest defense in the league, allowing just 100.6 points per contest. In terms of shooting percentage, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 43.5%.
One area where the Knicks have struggled this season is in the blocked shots department, ranking just 28th in the league. However, they have done a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 5th in made free-throws allowed per game.
Knicks vs. Magic Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125.
In this game against the Magic, we suggest betting on the under for Jalen Brunson and his points prop set at 27.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 25.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 27.5 Points (-125)
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Knicks vs. Magic Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Knicks vs. Magic matchup, our bet is to grab the Magic at +6.5. Even though our projections have the Knicks winning 109-106, we see the Magic as the play on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 220.5 and our model has the Magic and Knicks finishing with a combined 215 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Magic +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook