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New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (42-32) take on the Orlando Magic (30-43) Thursday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks lost 127-120 at the Miami Heat Wednesday as they failed to cover as 2-point road underdogs. New York is 2 games ahead of the Brooklyn Nets for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic covered as 1.5-point favorites in their 122-112 victory over the Washington Wizards Tuesday. Orlando is 4.5 games back of the Chicago Bulls for the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.

This will be the third meeting between the Knicks and the Magic this season. New York won and covered each of the first two meetings as the Under cashed in both.

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Knicks at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Magic +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -3.5 (-110) | Magic +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Knicks at Magic key injuries

Knicks

Not yet submitted

Magic

G Jalen Suggs (concussion) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 116, Magic 110

Moneyline

PASS.

Despite the Knicks (-170) playing on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, they’re expected to come away with the win on Thursday. That being said, I’d only play New York’s moneyline if it improved to -150 or better.

Against the spread

KNICKS -3.5 (-110) is how I’d bet the spread with New York needing every win it can get to maintain a top 5 seed in the East. The Knicks have won 7 of the last 10 meetings and this isn’t a massive spread.

New York is 22-7-2 ATS in its last 31 games playing on 0 days of rest.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 228.5 (-105).

New York and Orlando are both in the bottom half of the league in pace this season, leading to fewer possessions. The Knicks are 8-2 to the Under in their last 10 road games against teams with a losing home record, and the Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these clubs.

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New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (29-26) face the Orlando Magic (22-32) on Tuesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-97 on Sunday to cover as 4.5-point underdogs at home. New York finished a 4-game home stand with its game against Philadelphia and went 2-2 in those 4 games.

The Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-113 on Sunday to cover as 2-point underdogs on the road. Orlando has won 3 of its last 4 games and 6 of its last 10 games.

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Knicks at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Magic +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -1.5 (-110) | Magic +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Knicks at Magic key injuries

Knicks

F RJ Barrett (illness) questionable
C Mitchell Robinson (thumb) out

Magic

C Mo Bamba (suspension) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 116, Magic 111

Moneyline

The KNICKS (-120) are the pick here following New York’s impressive win over a hot Philadelphia squad. New York is 15-11 on the road compared to Orlando being 13-13 at home this season.

Against the spread

KNICKS -1.5 (-110) is the lean here with me taking New York to secure the victory on the road. Even if Barrett is ruled out, the Knicks still have All-Star caliber players in G Jalen Brunson and F Julius Randle available.

The Knicks beat the Magic 115-102 at home on Oct. 24, covering the 7.5-point spread while 222.5 Under cashed.

Over/Under

Even though these teams are bottom 12 in pace, OVER 226.5 (-112) is the choice here. Both of these teams are in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating and the Knicks are 9th in offensive rating.

New York has gone Over in each of its last 4 road games. Meanwhile, Orlando has hit the Over in 5 of its last 6 home games.

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New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (1-0) head south to take on the Orlando Magic (0-1) Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET from Amway Center. Below, we look at the Knicks vs. Magic odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Knicks, who were one of the best Against The Spread teams in the NBA last season, are coming off a thrilling double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics and look to continue their dominance in their second game. New York is led by F Julius Randle and enters as a heavy favorite despite being on the road.

Center Mohamed Bamba and G Cole Anthony lead the Magic with F Jonathan Isaac sidelined. Orlando started the season with a brutal 26-point road loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Magic started two rookies — Guards Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs — along with Anthony in the defeat as they remain at the beginning of a lengthy rebuild.

Knicks at Magic odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Money line: Knicks -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Magic +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -7.5 (-110) | Magic -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Knicks at Magic key injuries

Knicks

PF Taj Gibson (personal reasons) questionable
C Nerlens Noel (left knee) out

Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (left knee) out
SG Gary Harris (right hamstring) out
PF Jonathan Isaac (left knee) out
SG E’Twaun Moore (left knee) out
PF Chuma Okeke (right hip) out
PG Michael Carter-Williams (left ankle) out

Knicks at Magic odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 106, Magic 97

Money line

PASS on the money line.

There’s just not much value in Knicks -320. They should win this game against a heavily injured Magic team that started two rookies in a blowout loss to the Spurs.

However, odds this steep on the money line shouldn’t be considered as upsets run rampant in the NBA.

Against the spread

BET on the KNICKS -7.5 (-110) as the best value. After covering a 2.5-point spread in double overtime at home against the Celtics, New York hits the road for the first time.

While I do love the Knicks, PF Julius Randle, PG Derrick Rose, and others like SG Alec Burks and SG Evan Fournier don’t quite get it done against elite competition, as was shown in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

However, the Magic aren’t elite competition, and the Knicks did have the fourth-best defensive rating in the NBA last season. That’s really all you need to know.

The Magic will again start two rookies against a mighty defense. That’s a recipe for disaster as no player reached 20 points as the team failed to score 100 in their season opener at San Antonio.

Did you see the above injury report? That’s just disastrous for the home team.

I’m siding with the team that has actual expectations this season against one with multiple rookies that relies on Mo Bamba for scoring.

It’s just the better bet in this instance. The line opened at -6, and is up as -8 in some places, so bettors are going heavy on New York.

Over/Under

“LEAN” on the UNDER 212.5 (-110).

The Magic only mustered 97 points in their opener, and while the Knicks did put up 138 against the Celtics, they also did have the 22nd-best offensive rating last year and the game went to double overtime.

Randle, Rose, Burks, and Fournier are all certainly capable of having an off night which is why money line wagers aren’t ideal. Randle and Fournier combining for 67 a second game is unlikely.

However, the Knicks’ defense and the Magic’s injuries to go with their youth point all things to the Under for a comfortable half unit bet.

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New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s New York Knicks at Orlando Magic NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (14-15) will look to extend their three-game winning streak on Wednesday night when they take on the Orlando Magic (10-18). The game will be played at the Amway Center, with tip-off at 7 p.m. ET Below, we analyze the Knicks-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Knicks at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Magic +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread/ATS: Knicks -4.5 (-110) | Magic +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 209.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Knicks at Magic: Key injuries

Knicks

C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

Magic

PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) questionable
SF James Ennis III (groin) questionable
SG Evan Fournier (back) questionable
PG Cole Anthony (ribs) out
PF Aaron Gordon (ankle) out

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Knicks at Magic: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 107, Magic 98

Money line (ML)

The Knicks have played surprisingly well as of late, winning their last three games. All three of those victories were by double-digits, too, covering the spread each time. The Magic, on the other hand, are only 2-8 in their last 10 games.

I like the KNICKS (-190) to win this one straight-up on the road, continuing their hot streak. They beat the Magic in January, 91-84, and while the score won’t be that low, the end result will be the same.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Knicks are a stellar 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, which is far better than the Magic’s recent record (3-7). The Knicks made easy work of Washington, Atlanta, and Houston last week and they’ll continue that run against the Magic tonight.

I like the KNICKS -4.5 (-110) to cover on the road, which isn’t a terribly large number. They’re 6-1 ATS in their last seven games.

Over/Under (O/U)

These are two of the worst offenses in the NBA, ranking near the bottom of the league in points per game. While the Knicks have been scoring at a higher clip recently, the Magic have only topped 100 points twice in their last five games.

The total has gone Under in each of the Knicks’ last five road games. Take the UNDER 209.5 (-110) tonight as this shouldn’t be a high-scoring affair.

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