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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction NBA Picks 12/15/24
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Orlando Magic (17-10) vs New York Knicks (15-10)
December 15, 2024 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +5.5— Over/Under: 217.5
The New York Knicks travel to the Kia Center to do battle with the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Pick.
New York KnicksÂ
The New York Knicks have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall, but they might still be hurting after getting beaten by the Hawks in a 108-100 home defeat on Wednesday. Josh Hart led the team with 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points each while Jalen Brunson chipped in with just 14 points and eight assists. As a team, the Knicks shot just 43 percent from the field and 11 of 42 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control after building an early 12-point lead, but they couldn’t respond after the Hawks flipped the game with a 34-18 third quarter domination. The Knicks will play against the Timberwolves after this one.
Orlando MagicÂ
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in pretty good shape as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after coming up just short to the red-hot Bucks in a 114-109 road defeat on Tuesday. Jalen Suggs led the team with 32 points, nine rebounds, and four steals, Anthony Black added 17 points while Goga Bitadze chipped in with 12 points 14 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Magic shot 44 percent from the field and six of 27 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 33 points in the first quarter to take the early lead, but they couldn’t maintain that pace and managed just 13 points in the third quarter to allow the Bucks to take control. Still, the Magic showed plenty of fight to stay in the contest but there was no stopping the Bucks in the fourth quarter. The Magic will meet the Thunder, Heat, and Celtics following this game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven road games against the Magic following a home loss.
- The Magic have lost 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 14 of the Magic’s last 15 games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games as road favorites against the Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the last 10 games between the Knicks and Magic have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Knicks are still a little shorthanded with Mitchell Robinson still out, while the Magic are still missing Paolo Bachero and they have Gary Harris listed as questionable. The Knicks were on a great run before they got stopped in their tracks by their rivals in their last outing and you could say the same about the Magic who lost a close one to the Bucks in their last game. I understand why the Knicks are favored on the road given that the Magic are still shorthanded, but getting this many free points at home seems too good to pass up in this matchup.
