Magic vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 15, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks are -6.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Knicks Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 25-14 against the spread, while the Knicks are 21-16 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic+5.5 -110O 217.5 -110+180
New York Knicks -5.5 -110U 217.5 -110-225

Knicks vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 74.4% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Magic and Knicks, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Knicks vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 73 games (+19.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 34 of their last 52 games (+14.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 2Q Spread in 44 of their last 71 games (+14.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 67 games (+13.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games (+12.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 87 games (+16.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 54 of their last 89 games (+13.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 79 games (+12.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 45 of their last 78 games (+12.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 51 of their last 84 games (+11.70 Units / 7% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 25-14 (+9.7 Units / 22.69% ROI).

  • 21-18 against the Moneyline (+7.15 Units / 12.58% ROI)
  • 17-21 against the Over for game total points (-6.1 Units / -14.22% ROI)
  • 21-17 against the Under for game total points (+2.3 Units / 5.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 21-16 (+3.45 Units / 8.07% ROI).

  • 23-16 against the Moneyline (+4.85 Units / 5.71% ROI)
  • 19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units / -6.99% ROI)
  • 20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -2.1% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 89 games (-27.10 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 87 games (-26.60 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 54 games (-16.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games (-16.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 67 games (-14.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 67 games (-20.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 21 games (-15.65 Units / -56% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 78 games (-14.90 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 75 games (-14.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 25 games (-12.85 Units / -47% ROI)

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

The Magic were 20-22 (.476) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Magic are 22-29 (.431) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 13.2 turnovers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — T-5th-lowest in the NBA.

The Magic are 6-9 (.400) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Magic were 2-16 (.111) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

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

The Knicks are 9-2 (.818) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .445

The Knicks are winless (0-11) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

The Knicks were 33-19 (.635) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Knicks are 9-13 (.409) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

Injury Report: Knicks vs. MagicMonday‘s Game, Jan. 15

  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • DaQuan Jeffries (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Jonathan Isaac (Orlando Magic): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Orlando Magic): Finger, Game Time Decision
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Game Time Decision

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (894 assists/ 584 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Magic have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,348 assists/ 873 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,906 assists/ 1,236 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 16.9 second chance points per game (658 points/39 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Knicks have averaged 8.8 second chance points per game (342 points/39 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 16.4 second chance points per game (1,984 points/121 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Knicks averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (677 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 8.3 steals per game (323 steals/39 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have 323 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among NBA teams

The Magic have 926 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Magic have blocked 304 shots on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 3.7 blocks per game (143 blocks/39 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (483 blocks/121 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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