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The Orlando Magic (17-10) welcome the New York Knicks (15-10) to Kia Center Sunday. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0
The Knicks lost to the Atlanta Hawks 108-100 Wednesday, closing as 8-point home favorites. They were led by F Josh Hart, who scored 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting. New York has lost 2 of its last 3 yet has won 4 of its last 6. It is 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 and 11-13-1 ATS on the season.
The Magic lost 114-109 at the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, closing as 8-point underdogs. G Jalen Suggs dropped a team-high 32 points in the loss. Orlando has traded off winning and losing in its last 6, going 3-3 ATS. The Magic are 16-11 ATS on the season.
Knicks at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated 11:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Magic +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Against the spread: Knicks -4.5 (-115) | Magic +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Knicks at Magic key injuries
Knicks
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- G Gary Harris (hamstring) questionable
- F Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) probable
- G Franz Wagner (oblique) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 114, Magic 111
Moneyline
PASS.
The Knicks are the better side despite being on the road, and they are the far less injured side as well. However, at -200, they aren’t worth a wager, especially coming off a bad home loss.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC +4.5 (-105).
Orlando has been terrific for bettors at home, going 9-1 ATS. Obviously, it is short some key players, but it has scored at least 109 in 2 straight games, so it should have the offense to keep pace with New York.
The Knicks have struggled, especially as favorites recently. They are 0-3 ATS in their last 3, all as favorites, and 0-3 ATS in their last 3 on the road. New York has failed to top 113 points in 3 straight games.
Back MAGIC +4.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 214.5 (-105).
The Magic have gone Over in back-to-back games, scoring and allowing at least 109 points in each outing. Orlando is 5-3 O/U in its last 8 games.
The Knicks, who are 3-2 O/U in their last 5, have tallied at least 111 in 5 of their last 6. They are 14-11 O/U on the season. New York’s defense hasn’t been as solid recently, allowing 108 or more in 3 straight.
Back OVER 214.5 (-105).
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