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Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Picks, Predictions & Latest Odds

Sascha Paruk

By Sascha Paruk in NBA Basketball

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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black dribbles as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson defends
Jan 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) looks to drive past New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
  • The New York Knicks are 6-0 against the spread in their last six games as a home favorite
  • The Knicks drain an elite 17.0 threes per game, dwarfing the Magic’s bottom-tier production of just 10.5
  • See my favorite Magic vs Knicks picks, predictions, and props to bet, plus the latest ORL vs NYK odds

An intriguing Eastern Conference showdown is set as the Orlando Magic (5-6, 2-3 away, 4-7 ATS, 5-6 O/U) travel to the iconic Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (7-3, 7-0 home, 7-3 ATS, 7-3 O/U) at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, November 12th.

The Knicks, fresh off a high-scoring 133-120 victory over Memphis, enter this matchup as the 4.0 to 4.5-point home favorites. The Magic are looking to rebound from a recent 127-112 loss to Atlanta, which dropped them a game under .500, both overall and on the road, this season.

Below, I have set out my favorite Magic vs Knicks picks (ATS, O/U, and player prop), plus the latest ORL vs NYK odds and betting lines.

Magic vs Knicks ATS Pick

A boatload of betting trends point towards the Knicks covering the modest spread tonight. New York is a perfect 6-0 ATS in its last six games as a home favorite. They are also 6-1 ATS in their last seven games after a win.

The Knicks have also dominated the head-to-head with Orlando, covering the spread in four of the last five.

ORL Magic vs NY Knicks Game-Total Pick

  • Over 226.5 Points (-110) at ESPN

With respect to the game total, I lean is towards the over. While the Magic have seen the under hit in two straight games, the Knicks’ recent offensive explosion is impossible to ignore. The over has cashed in six of the Knicks’ last seven games as a favorite, and their 7-3 O/U record for the season is the fourth-best over mark in the league.

At home, New York dictates the pace, and that pace has recently led to shootouts. Trust the home team’s powerful trend to set the game’s tempo.

Magic vs Knicks Player Prop Pick

  • Jalen Brunson Over 24.5 Points (-121) at DraftKings

Brunson has been an absolute force at Madison Square Garden, averaging 25.0 points per game at home and coming off a 32-point performance in the Knicks’ last outing. With the team’s strong offensive trends and the expectation of a high-scoring game, Brunson is in a prime position to exceed his point total.

Bettors can put all three of these picks (Kicks -4.0 + Over 226.5 + Brunson over 24.5 points) in a +404 same-game parlay at FanDuel.

Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Odds

The current Magic vs Knicks odds list New York at a market-best -190 on the moneyline with Orlando at +160. Against the spread, the Knicks are a 4.5-point favorite at most books, but half-a-point lower at FanDuel.

The game total ranges from 226.5 to 227.5. FanDuel and ESPN Bet are currently the best options for over bettors, while DraftKings is the best sportsbook for under bettors.

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Odds commentary as of 11:20 am ET. The lines in the table will update automatically to reflect the best-available price for each market if the NBA odds move before tip-off.

ORL vs NYK Public-Betting Splits

The NBA public betting splits have taken a clear and decisive stance on this matchup, overwhelmingly backing the Knicks and a high-scoring game.

  • ATS Splits: A lopsided 89.3% of all bets are on the Knicks to cover. The money is right there with the public, as 85.5% of the handle is also backing New York.
  • Moneyline Splits: Knicks are attracting 89.5% of the betting tickets and an immense 93.9% of the total money. This significant tilt in the money percentage suggests that larger, more confident wagers are being placed on a Knicks win.
  • Game-Total Splits: The sentiment for a shootout is just as strong; 80.1% of all bets and 82.0% of the money are on the Over.

With no significant split between the percentage of bets and the percentage of money, it’s clear that both casual bettors and larger players are expecting points to be scored in bunches at Madison Square Garden.

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Sascha Paruk
Sascha Paruk

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Sascha has been working in the sports-betting industry since 2014, and quickly paired his strong writing skills with a burgeoning knowledge of probability and statistics. He holds an undergraduate degree in linguistics and a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia.

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