| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Spread | +7.5 -105 | -7.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +250 | -310 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-110) | Under 224.5 (-110) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Hawks and Timberwolves, and they play the Raptors next. The Magic have won 7 of their last 12 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 109 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 123.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds. Franz Wagner is the third double-digit scorer, and Desmond Bane is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 26.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the 76ers and Celtics, and they play the Pistons next. The Knicks have lost 3 straight regular season games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 101.5 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.5 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 20 points and 3.5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Josh Hart is dishing out 4 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine Sunday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Magic have lost each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Knicks following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Knicks following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last five road openers as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.5) this season.
- Miles McBride ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.8) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner is one of only 14 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season.
- Jalen Suggs ranks T27th amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (40.6%).
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (35.5).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (44.3%).
- The Magic rank 29th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.5).
Magic vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are due for a victory after a frustrating start, and they should like their chances against the Magic. The Magic look lost defensively, and now they’re down Banchero for the next month. We saw the Magic have issues scoring in their last effort, and that should be the case even more without their best player. It’s a large number, but the Knicks are in a far better position in a battle of two winless teams. I’ll lay the points.