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The New York Knicks (36-26) welcome the Orlando Magic (37-26) to Madison Square Garden Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 3-0 and have covered in each meeting
Orlando is coming off a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards Wednesday, covering as a 7-point road favorite. The Magic are 42-21 against the spread (ATS) this season and have covered in 5 straight games. Orlando is led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.9 points per game (PPG).
The Knicks lost to the Atlanta Hawks 116-100 at home Tuesday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. Despite being 31-29-2 ATS on the season, New York has covered in just once in its last 6 games and it has failed to cover in 9 straight home games. The Knicks are led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 27.2 PPG.
Magic at Knicks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:21 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic -104 (bet $104 to win $100) | Knicks -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +1 (-110) | Knicks -1 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Magic at Knicks key injuries
Magic
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) questionable
Knicks
- F OG Anunoby (elbow) out
- G Jalen Brunson (knee) questionable
- F Julius Randle (shoulder) out
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Magic at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 105, Knicks 102
Moneyline
BET MAGIC (-104).
Orlando has won 4 of its last 5 games on the road, and while most of those were against bottom-tier Eastern Conference sides, one was a 7-point win in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. The Magic have also had the Knicks number this season, winning all 3. They won 98-94 in the Jan. 15 meeting in New York despite shooting just 28% from deep.
That said, the Knicks have lost 3 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 6. They have also lost 4 of their last 5 at home, only beating the Pistons. Expect the Magic to again come out on top. Take MAGIC (-104).
Against the spread
PASS.
Take the better odds for the road team on the moneyline, especially considering how injured New York is.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 208.5 (-110).
If there’s something both teams have done consistently as of late, it is hit the Under. The Knicks have gone Under in 6 of their last 7, scoring 100 or fewer in 3 of their last 4. New York could be without Brunson and will be without Randle, its second-leading scorer.
The Magic have gone Under in 6 of their last 7 games and have allowed 91 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5. They have a top-5 defensive rating and play at the 26th-quickest pace. The Knicks sit last in pace.
Expect a slow-tempo game and take UNDER 208.5 (-110).
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