The Orlando Magic (5-6) and New York Knicks (7-3) meet Wednesday. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Knicks won 3-1
Orlando escaped with a 115-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, covering as a 2-point home favorite with the Under (235) cashing. G Desmond Bane hit a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired and finished with 22 points and 7 assists. F Paolo Banchero led the team with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Despite winning on a 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Magic shot just 8-of-30 (26.7%) from beyond the arc.
New York defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 133-120 Tuesday, covering as a 10-point home favorite with the Over (233.5) hitting. G Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, while F Mikal Bridges (22) and C Karl-Anthony Towns (21) combined for 43. The Knicks capitalized on 22 forced turnovers, converting them into 33 points.
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Magic at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-110) | Knicks -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Magic at Knicks key injuries
Magic
- C Moritz Wagner (knee) out
Knicks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 122, Magic 116
PASS.
The Knicks are the much better team and should have no problem winning as -190 favorites, even on the second night of a back-to-back. However, they aren’t worth the risk at this price, so it’s best to pass and look to the spread or total instead.
BET KNICKS -4.5 (-110).
The Knicks have the third-highest offensive rating and the sixth-best scoring offense in the NBA, while the Magic rank 19th in offensive rating. On the other end, New York also holds the edge, boasting the seventh-best defensive rating compared to Orlando’s 15th.
The Magic may have stretches of defensive success, but they won’t be able to consistently turn stops into points to keep this one within 5.
Orlando is a talented team that appears to be improving lately, so there’s a chance it covers if it plays up to preseason expectations.
LEAN OVER 226.5 (-110).
Orlando’s offense is improving, as the Magic no longer rank in the bottom 10 in scoring or offensive rating. On the other side, the Knicks boast a dominant offense, which always makes the Over a real threat. Both teams are solid defensively, but expect this to be a game where the stars deliver strong offensive performances en route to the Over hitting.
The Over has hit in 3 straight games for the Knicks.
This is a lean because the Under has hit in 3 straight meetings between these teams and in back-to-back games overall for the Magic.
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