Magic vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 6

  • The Knicks are -11.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 209.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDFL | MSG

The Orlando Magic visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Monday. 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 19-16 against the spread, while the Knicks are 17-17 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 Monday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Knicks will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 65.0% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 56 of their last 88 games (+20.43 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.08 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Game Total Under in 43 of their last 70 games (+13.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 54 of their last 91 games (+12.88 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+11.16 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 64 games (+16.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 61 games (+15.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 82 games (+14.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 49 games at home (+13.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.11 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 19-16 (+1.35 Units / 3.32% ROI).

  • 21-16 against the Moneyline (+3.4 Units / 4.56% ROI)
  • 15-22 against the Over for game total points (-9.2 Units / -22.6% ROI)
  • 22-15 against the Under for game total points (+5.5 Units / 13.51% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 17-17 (-1.7 Units / -4.29% ROI).

  • 24-12 against the Moneyline (-2.1 Units / -1.63% ROI)
  • 20-15 against the Over for game total points (+3.5 Units / 8.85% ROI)
  • 15-20 against the Under for game total points (-7.05 Units / -17.78% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 94 games (-35.10 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 94 games (-29.75 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 82 games (-26.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 83 games (-26.03 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 61 games (-24.84 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 64 games (-26.20 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 91 games (-26.00 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 37 of their last 91 games (-25.72 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 91 games (-22.23 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 70 games (-20.30 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Magic are 16-5 (.762) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 51.1 rebounds/game this season — T-10th-lowest in the NBA.

The Magic were 28-13 (.683) when they win the turnover margin last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Magic were 9-1 (.900) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

The Magic are 7-1 (.875) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .658

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

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Knicks are 9-3 (.750) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Knicks were undefeated (10-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

The Knicks are 2-12 (.143) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .246

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 31% from three (425/1,373) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic are shooting 32% from three (214/664) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Magic have averaged 105.3 points per game (3,895 points/37 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.0

The Magic have made 10.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have averaged 15.9 second chance points per game (2,997 points/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Knicks have averaged 8.2 second chance points per game (965 points/118 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (436 assists/ 193 TOs) at home this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 11.3 made three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Magic have allowed 48.0 points per game (1,776 points/37 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 56.0

The Magic have allowed 11.0 second chance points per game (408 points/37 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.7

The Magic have allowed 4.3 second chance points per game (158 points/37 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 6.9

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (779 blocks/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (145 blocks/36 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have averaged 7.7 steals per game (277 steals/36 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Knicks have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (236 blocks/56 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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