Magic vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 27

Magic vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: MSG and FDSFL

The New York Knicks (20-10) visit the Orlando Magic (19-13) after winning five straight road games. The Knicks are favored by 7.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, December 27, 2024. The over/under for the matchup is set at 213.5.

Magic vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (55.9%)

Magic vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have registered a 15-14-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Magic have 19 wins against the spread in 32 games this season.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 18 times out of 32 chances this season.
• Magic games this season have gone over the total in 14 of 32 opportunities (43.8%).
• In home games, New York sports an identical winning percentage against the spread as it does on the road (.500).
• When playing at home, the Knicks go over the total 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They've hit the over in 56.2% of away games (nine of 16 contests).
• Against the spread, Orlando has been better at home (12-3-0) than away (7-10-0).
• Magic games have finished above the over/under 40% of the time at home (six of 15), and 47.1% of the time on the road (eight of 17).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.6 points, 13.7 boards and 3.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 24.5 points, 3 boards and 7.6 assists per contest, shooting 48% from the floor and 42.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 made treys.
• Josh Hart is averaging 13.9 points, 5.4 assists and 8.1 rebounds.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.8 points, 5 boards and 2.1 assists, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 18.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Magic Leaders

• Per game, Franz Wagner gets the Magic 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He also averages 1.7 steals (eighth in league) and 0.5 blocks.
• Jalen Suggs averages 16.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is also draining 40.8% of his shots from the floor and 30.1% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per game.
• The Magic receive 9.4 points per game from Goga Bitadze, plus 8.3 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Per game, Moritz Wagner gets the Magic 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Anthony Black averages 8.5 points, 2.7 boards and 3.6 assists. He is making 41.9% of his shots from the floor.

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