New York Knicks (8-6) vs Orlando Magic (3-11)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -11.5 -- Over/Under: 210 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. The Orlando Magic look for a win after losing five of their last six games. The New York Knicks look for a win after splitting their last 10 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 99.9 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Cole Anthony is averaging 20.2 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 13.7 points and 9.9 rebounds. Franz Wagner is the third double-digit scorer and Mo Bamba is grabbing 9.4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
The New York Knicks are averaging 108.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 43 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 20.3 points and 10.4 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 15.5 points and 2.2 assists. Derrick Rose is the third double-digit scorer and Kemba Walker is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
The Magic are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games and 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 games overall. The Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. The under is 5-2 in Magic last 7 overall. The under is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 overall. The under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in New York.
The Orlando Magic aren't a team you should be running to the window to back, as they don't win or cover games despite being underdogs nightly. However, the New York Knicks are underachieving up to this point, and that includes losing at home by an average of 2.7 points. The Knicks just aren't playing well, and there's no way I can lay double-digit chalk with confidence. It's Magic or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Orlando Magic +11.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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