The New York Knicks will face off against the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup on 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.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 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 entering any Knicks vs. Magic picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.
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The model has set its sights on New York vs. Orlando. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Magic vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Magic spread: Magic -1
- Knicks vs. Magic over/under: 206.5 points
- Knicks vs. Magic money line: 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 coming off a loss this season
- Knicks vs. Magic picks: See picks at SportsLine
What to know about the Magic
The Magic enter on a five-game winning streak, coming off a 119-109 victory over the Wizards on Wednesday. They have won eight of their last nine games and are 13-3 over their last 16 contests. Orlando started the season on a 14-5 roll after finishing 34-48 last year, and after playing below .500 basketball over December and January, the Magic are returning to their winning ways. They are led by Paolo Banchero, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, who is averaging 22.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists, topping all Magic players in each category.
Defense has been Orlando's key to success this season. The Magic rank just 26th in scoring offense (111.4 ppg), but they have the third-best scoring defense (109.5 ppg), including holding their opponents to the fewest field goal attempts per contest. Orlando leads the NBA in rebounding and has forced the fourth-most turnovers, which has limited opposing scoring opportunities. Wendell Carter Jr., who is averaging 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, is questionable tonight with knee soreness. The Magic have the best ATS record in the NBA, going 42-21 ATS, and they are also 20-5 over their last 25 games as the favorite. See which team to pick here.
What to know about the Knicks
All-Star guard Jalen Brunson (knee) is questionable as the Knicks can ill 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 career-highs in points (27.2) and assists (6.6).
New York struggled to generate offense in a 116-100 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday without Brunson. The Hawks have the second-worst scoring defense, and they held New York 22 points below their opposing scoring average. With one of the best defenses in the NBA ahead in Orlando, the New York offense could become even more anemic without Brunson. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 24.5 ppg over his last two contests, and he's averaging 21.8 points over his last five games. Josh Hart has also played a huge role in averaging 15.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists over his last five games. See which team to pick 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 model is leaning Under, and it also says one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Knicks vs. Magic, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Magic vs. Knicks spread you need to jump on Friday, all from the model on a 64-40 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
