Knicks vs. Magic Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds
The Orlando Magic travel to New York tonight to take on the Knicks in a battle between two potential postseason teams. Who comes out on top? Matt McCuen gives us his Knicks vs. Magic prediction and best bets for tonight.
Matt McCuen - December 3, 2024, 12:14 PM EST
3 minKnicks vs. Magic Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds
The Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks meet from the Big Apple on Tuesday Night. The world-famous Madison Square Garden will be the site for this highly anticipated matchup.
The Knicks came into the season with NBA Championship aspirations, but I'm not sure how many people expected to Magic to be as competitive as they've been to this point. Can Orlando take down the Knicks or will New York handle business at home? Let's find out.
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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: December 3, 2024
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Where To Watch: TNT
Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Prediction
Orlando rolls into the contest with a record of 15-7. That record has placed the Magic in third place in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando entered the season with some decent expectations after reaching the playoffs last season and losing their first-round series to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite losing the series, this young Magic team proved they belong and have a bright future.
This season, Orlando has had to deal with a major injury. Superstar Paolo Banchero has been sidelined since October 30. Banchero led the team with 29.0 points per game.
Orlando has won six consecutive games and nine of their last ten.
Franz Wagner has led the squad with 23.4 points and 5.9 assists per game. Former Gonzaga standout Jalen Suggs has averaged 15.2 points and 4.0 assists.Mo Wagner has added 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Orlando has averaged 108.0 points per game.
The Knicks begin this game with a record of 12-8 in what has been an up-and-down season in The Big Apple.
Entering the year, the Knicks had high expectations.New York won a playoff series last year before being eliminated in seven games by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
In the offseason, the Knicks bolstered their roster by adding sharp-shooting big man Karl Anthony Towns and all-NBA defender Mikal Bridges. From a talent standpoint, New York can stack up with anyone in the East.
The Knicks have won back-to-back games and seven of their last ten.
Jalen Brunson leads the team with 25.4 points per game and 7.8 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns has enjoyed a strong year with 25.2 points and 13.0 rebounds. OG Anunoby has added 17.4 points and 5.2 rebounds.
New York has averaged 117.8 points per game.
Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Pick
- Pick: New York Knicks 1H -2 (-120)
- Pick: New York Knicks -4 (-120)
We will ride with the home team tonight.
Our betting trends tool shows us New York has won seven of their last ten games. Orlando is due for regression and is in a tough spot on the road tonight.
The Magic will struggle to keep pace with this high-flying Knicks offense. The Knicks hold a significant advantage in the paint, and I anticipate a big-time performance from Towns tonight.
