Magic vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 04, 2024, 12:01 AM
  • The Knicks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | TNT

The Orlando Magic visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 14-7 against the spread, while the Knicks are 9-10 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic O
New York Knicks U

Knicks vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Tuesday‘s game with 68.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Magic and Knicks.

Knicks vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 79 games (+17.83 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 52 of their last 85 games (+16.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 55 of their last 90 games (+14.83 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 66 games (+12.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 40 of their last 66 games (+12.33 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 45 games (+21.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 48 games (+14.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 48 games (+14.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 47 games at home (+13.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 66 games (+13.45 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 14-7 (+6.25 Units / 25.83% ROI).

  • 15-7 against the Moneyline (+7.2 Units / 14.04% ROI)
  • 10-12 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI)
  • 12-10 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 9-10 (-2 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 12-8 against the Moneyline (-4.8 Units / -7.74% ROI)
  • 11-9 against the Over for game total points (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI)
  • 9-11 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 45 of their last 96 games (-28.18 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 45 games (-27.94 Units / -54% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 34 of their last 88 games (-26.95 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 66 games (-23.30 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 90 games (-23.05 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 90 games (-28.05 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 82 games (-27.00 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 91 games (-25.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 91 games (-24.28 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 91 games (-24.17 Units / -23% ROI)

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

The Magic are 12-2 (.857) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 50.4 rebounds/game this season — 7th-lowest in the NBA.

The Magic are 5-16 (.238) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-worst in the NBA. The Knicks have made 13.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-8th-highest in the NBA.

The Magic were 36-10 (.783) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

The Magic are 11-5 (.688) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .495

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

The Knicks are 17-1 (.944) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .695

The Knicks were 18-2 (.900) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .789

The Knicks are 3-20 (.130) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .178

The Knicks are 49-29 (.628) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 31% from three (213/689) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (2,433 free throw attempts/8,499 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The Magic are shooting 34% from three (1,116/3,257) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (2,002 free throw attempts/6,963 field goal attempts) last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,512 points/180 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks have averaged 8.5 second chance points per game (835 points/98 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have an eFG% of 59% in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 10.4 second chance points per game (188 points/18 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2

The Magic have allowed 3.6 second chance points per game (64 points/18 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Magic have allowed 18.4 points in the paint per game (332 points/18 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 24.0

The Magic averaged 8.2 steals per game (669 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have allowed an average of 1.67 points per shot (245 points/147 shots) in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.32

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (558 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (205 blocks/50 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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