Magic vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 08, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic are -1.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 206.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | BSFL

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

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Magic vs Knicks Over/Under is 205.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 42-21 against the spread, while the Knicks are 31-29 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic-1.5 -110O 205.5 -110-120
New York Knicks +1.5 -110U 205.5 -110+100

Knicks vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Friday‘s game with 54.4% 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 Friday‘s game with 51.6% confidence.


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  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 51 of their last 76 games (+23.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 75 games (+17.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games (+15.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+14.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 47 of their last 73 games (+20.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 37 games (+18.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 73 games (+16.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+15.70 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games at home (+13.90 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 42-21 (+19 Units / 27.5% ROI).

  • 37-26 against the Moneyline (+17 Units / 16.22% ROI)
  • 29-33 against the Over for game total points (-7.3 Units / -10.53% ROI)
  • 33-29 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 1.59% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 31-29 (-0.8 Units / -1.18% ROI).

  • 36-26 against the Moneyline (+6.5 Units / 4.72% ROI)
  • 24-38 against the Over for game total points (-17.8 Units / -26.1% ROI)
  • 38-24 against the Under for game total points (+11.6 Units / 17.01% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 73 games (-26.70 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-23.70 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-23.55 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 42 games at home (-18.90 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 81 games (-18.00 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 74 games (-21.80 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 42 away games (-16.35 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 69 games (-14.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 42 games (-14.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 49 games (-13.75 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Magic were undefeated (5-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Magic were 10-25 (.286) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Magic are 18-9 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Magic were 4-24 (.143) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

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

The Knicks are 10-3 (.769) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Knicks were 18-9 (.667) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Knicks are 7-16 (.304) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358

The Knicks are 16-4 (.800) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .631

Injury Report: Knicks vs. MagicFriday‘s Game, Mar. 8

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out

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 have a 30% free throw rate (1,374 free throw attempts/4,566 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The Magic averaged 21.8 assists per game (892 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

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 8.4 second chance points per game (1,136 points/136 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (640 assists/ 379 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (2,215 points/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (2,578 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.4

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,831 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Magic have averaged 8.2 steals per game (433 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have 433 steals this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 7.7 steals per game (1,036 steals/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,926 rebounds/54 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

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

The Knicks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (4,917 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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


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