Knicks vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 23, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Knicks (42-32) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Magic (30-43)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSFL & MSG

The New York Knicks visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Magic Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 41-31 against the spread, while the Magic are 40-31 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-2.5 -110O 227.5 -110-145
Orlando Magic +2.5 -110U 227.5 -110+120

Magic vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Thursday‘s game with 58.0% confidence.

Magic vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 78 games (+23.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 away games (+21.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 84 games (+20.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 47 games (+16.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 42 away games (+12.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 48 games (+22.30 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+12.68 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 47 games (+12.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 49 games (+11.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 65 games (+10.95 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 41-31 (+6.95 Units / 8.54% ROI).

  • 42-32 against the Moneyline (+4.9 Units / 4.33% ROI)
  • 38-34 against the Over for game total points (+0.6 Units / 0.74% ROI)
  • 34-38 against the Under for game total points (-7.8 Units / -9.58% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 40-31 (+5.95 Units / 7.41% ROI).

  • 30-43 against the Moneyline (+13.85 Units / 16.52% ROI)
  • 37-36 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -3.24% ROI)
  • 36-37 against the Under for game total points (-4.7 Units / -5.85% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 76 games (-21.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 32 games at home (-16.25 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 73 games (-15.13 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 82 games (-13.04 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 81 games (-12.15 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 84 games (-27.50 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-21.64 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.29 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 84 games (-18.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 74 games (-17.56 Units / -21% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Knicks are 23-32 (.418) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Knicks are 1-15 (.062) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .240

The Knicks are 28-49 (.364) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

The Knicks are 15-40 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Magic are 3-43 (.065) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .229

The Magic are 32-83 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Magic are 17-48 (.262) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Magic are 10-31 (.244) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391

Injury Report: Magic vs. KnicksThursday‘s Game, Mar. 23

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery to repair a torn left adductor, the Magic announced he will miss the rest of the regular-season. (Per. Woj)
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 23) game against New York.
  • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 21.8 assists per game (4,893 assists/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,279 assists/ 1,473 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Knicks have averaged 22.3 assists per game (1,559 assists/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1

The Knicks have an eFG% of 51% in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 44% (4,346/9,924) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic averaged 104.0 points per game (7,488 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,502 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Knicks have averaged 6.1 steals per game (425 steals/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,611 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Knicks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,324 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,541 steals/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,045 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (763 steals/112 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.1 steals per game (778 steals/110 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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