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Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction NBA Picks 12/3/24
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New York Knicks (12-8) vs Orlando Magic (15-7)
December 3, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Knicks -4.5 — Over/Under: 219.5
The Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks duke it out at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Pick.
Orlando MagicÂ
The Orlando Magic have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current six-game win streak after beating the Nets in a 100-92 road win on Sunday. Franz Wagner led the team with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16 points while Goga Bitadze chipped in with 12 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. As a team, the Magic shot 45 percent from the field and seven of 28 from the 3-point line as they traded baskets with the Nets in a tightly contested first half, before they clamped down defensively and held the Nets to just 19 points in the third quarter to start to pull away. Moritz Wagner was the only bench player to finish in double figures in scoring while Franz Wagner shot just four of 17 from the field and zero of six from the 3-point line. The Magic will take on the 76ers after this game.
New York KnicksÂ
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the slumping Pelicans in a 118-85 home win on Sunday. Mikal Bridges led the team with 31 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Jalen Brunson added 16 points with nine assists while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 14 points with 19 rebounds. As a team, the Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and 20 of 45 from the 3-point line as they dominated right from the start and never looked in danger after outscoring the depleted Pelicans by 33-10 in a dominant first quarter. The Knicks dominated all the way and led by as many as 41 points before they took their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter. The Knicks will play against the Hornets and Pistons following this one.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five night games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Magic and Knicks have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last four night games against the Knicks following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.9) this season.
- OG Anunoby ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for points per possession this season (1.22).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for offensive rating this season (121.9).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (31.7%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.7).
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Magic are still missing Paolo Banchero and Gary Harris, while the Knicks are still missing Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson. The Magic come into this meeting as one of the hottest teams in the league, while the Knicks aren’t far behind as they’ve won seven of their last nine games, so we should be in for a great contest here. These two teams have yet to meet this season, but while it’s tempting to take the Knicks at the short line at home, the Magic simply deserve more credit for how good they have been lately. Give me the Magic with the points in what should be a close one.
