| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-10 | 16-7 |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MSG | |
The Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks collide at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have been on a tear as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Heat in a thrilling 106-105 home win on Friday. Franz Wagner led the team with 32 points on 12 of 22 shooting, Jalen Suggs added 22 points with five assists on nine of 19 shooting while Anthony Black chipped in with 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists off the bench.
As a team, the Magic shot just 41 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line, but they did most of their damage in the third quarter where they outscored the Heat by 30-19 to take a 10-point lead. This was just enough to hold off a late rally from the Heat who had a shot to steal the game at the buzzer.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great form as they’ve won six of their past seven games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Jazz in a 146-112 home win on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 33 points on nine of 17 shooting, Miles McBride provided the spark off the bench with 22 points on seven of 11 shooting while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 18 points with nine rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Timberwolves shot a healthy 56 percent from the field and 21 of 42 from the 3-point line as they dominated right from the tipoff, opening the game with a ferocious 23-0 run. Before they poured in another 47 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early with a 41-point lead.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Magic have lost four of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won 10 of the Magic’s last 14 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Knicks following a home win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Magic’s last 10 day games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four day games at Madison Square Garden following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (27.9) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (101) this season.
- Jalen Suggs ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks are one of two teams to rank in the top-10 for both three-point percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (30.0).
- This season, 20.3% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Magic are still missing Moritz Wagner while the Knicks have ruled out Landry Shamet and they are keeping an eye on Karl-Anthony Towns, who is questionable with left calf tightness. The Magic are as healthy as they’ve been all season, they are playing great basketball, and they are coming into this one fresh off a nice win over the Heat. But it’s the Knicks who open as favorites at home, especially following their massive win on Friday. The line could change if Towns is able to suit up for the Knicks, but I’m expecting a close contest, so I am leaning towards the Magic and the points in this spot.