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The Orlando Magic (19-13) welcome the New York Knicks (20-10) to the Kia Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 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 series 2-0 with a 121-106 home win on Dec. 3 and a 100-91 road win on Dec. 15
The Magic lost to the Miami Heat 89-88 Thursday night, closing as a 1-point home favorite. G Jalen Suggs scored a team-high 29 points. Orlando is 4-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games and 18-13-1 ATS on the season. It is 3-2-1 ATS in its last 6 contests at home.
The Knicks have rattled off 5 straight wins, including a 117-114 takedown of the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday. They closed as an 8.5-point favorite. New York was led by G Mikal Bridges‘ 41 points. The Knicks have covered 4 of their last 5 and are 15-14-1 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 at 9:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Magic +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -6.5 (-115) | Magic +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Knicks at Magic key injuries
Knicks
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- G Franz Wagner (oblique) out
- C Moritz Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 106, Magic 101
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no value on the moneyline. The Knicks are the better, less injured side, and they should come out on top; however, at these odds, they aren’t worth taking to win outright.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC +6.5 (-105).
Orlando has been the best covering team in the NBA at home this season, posting an 11-3-1 ATS record, a 78.6% cover rate. The Magic are also 14-9 ATS which compares favorably to New York’s 10-10-1 ATS in games against the Eastern Conference.
New York’s defense has struggled as well, allowing 119.5 points per game over its last 2. Considering the side of this magin, back MAGIC +6.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 212.5 (-105).
Neither team is going to look to push the tempo in this game. The Magic sit 26th in and the Knicks sit 27th in pace which should put a cap on how many points are scored.
Orlando is 1-4 O/U in its last 5 games and will be down 3 of its top 4 scoring weapons. The Knicks are 3-4 O/U in their last 7 and have scored 104 or fewer in 3 of their last 6.
Take UNDER 212.5 (-105).
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