Knicks vs. Magic Betting Analysis and Pick

New York Knicks (42-32 SU, 41-32-1 ATS) vs. Orlando Magic (30-43 SU, 40-32-1 ATS)

When: Thursday, March 23rd, 7:00 PM (ET)

Where: Amway Center, FL, Orlando

TV: NBA

Point Spread: NY -3/Orl +3 (Did you know that you can bet on games at only -105 odds? Find this killer offer at BetAnySports Sportsbook!)

Total: 230.0

Money Line: New York Knicks -151/+127

Notable Injuries

Knicks

Mitchell Robinson and Jalen Brunson are both questionable.

Magic

• Jonathan Isaac (Out) Injury Management
• Jalen Suggs (Out) Concussion

Recent Form

Heading into the game, New York is 42-32 overall. When taking to the road, New York has a mark of 22-15 and a win percentage of 59%. Currently, the team is 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 41-32-1 vs. the spread. New York travels to take on the Magic, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.

Most recently, New York lost to the Heat by a score of 127-120. RJ Barrett and his 26 points were not enough for the team to pull out a win as 2-point underdogs. The Knicks also finished with an ATS loss in the game.

Heading into the game, Orlando is 30-43 overall. When playing at home, Orlando has a mark of 17-19 and a win percentage of 47%. Currently, the team is 13th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 40-32-1 vs. the spread. In Orlando’s last five games, the Magic have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 4-1 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 4-6 and 6-4 ATS.

In their previous game, the Orlando team emerged victorious against the Wizards, winning by a margin of 1 point as predicted. Gary Harris shone for the Magic, scoring 22 points on a shooting percentage of 70.0%. The Magic not only won the game but also successfully covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Knicks picked up the 115-102 win over the Magic. The Knicks’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 7.5 point favorite. So far this season, the Knicks have a record of 2-0 vs. the Magic. In terms of betting, New York has an ATS record of 3-2 in the previous five matchups vs. Orlando. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +7 points per game in favor of the Knicks. In these contests, they averaged a combined 207 points per game, leading to an over-under mark of 1-4.

Analysis

This season, the Knicks offense averages 115.4 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. In terms of pace, New York has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.6 possessions per game. The Knicks have been able to put together a strong offensive attack despite sitting just 22nd in a 3-point shooting percentage. Overall, they are among the league leaders in attempts at 35.4 attempts per game. Defensively, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 106.6 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.2%.

Julius Randle is the top scorer for the Knicks, with an average of 25.5 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 46.1%. Jalen Brunson is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 23.8 points per game.

Coming into the game, Orlando’s offense is ranked just 26th in scoring at 111.7 points per game. This has come while being the 17th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Magic are averaging 99.1 possessions per contest. Orlando has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 23rd in 3-point shooting percentage at 34.6%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 30.7 attempts per contest. On defense, the Magic allow an average of 112.23 points per game, placing them 20th in the league. So far, teams have shot 36.62% on their looks from outside vs. Orlando. This figure places them 27th in 3-point shooting defense.

Franz Wagner is the top scorer for Orlando, averaging 18.8 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 48.8%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Paolo Banchero, with an average of 20.0 points per game.

Betting Trends

• The Knicks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record.
• The Knicks are 22-7-2 ATS in their last 31 games playing on 0 days’ rest.
• The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last four after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
• The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last four games playing on one day’s rest.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Magic have looked really good in their last two home games, and they were victorious in both. They’re catching the Knicks in a great spot as NY played a big game in Miami last night and are on the second half of a back-to-back. I’m taking the +3 with the Magic! Live betting is the new “big thing” in sports wagering. Most sites offer it, but only one can claim to have the best platform! —> Bovada Sportsbook! See everything on one page, nice fat limits and TONS more options!