New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (-269) will take on the Magic (+222) in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is currently favored by 7 points and has won five straight games. The over/under line is set at 212 points.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Knicks (20-10) are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic (19-13) are 4th. You can watch this game on MSG.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -7

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-77 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.

Can the Knicks Pull Off a Win at Orlando?

The Knicks improved to 20-10 on the season with a 117-114 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. New York was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three. The total points for the game were 231, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 222.5.

After a 10-0 run by the Spurs put them ahead 42-34, New York responded by outscoring San Antonio 37-25 in the 3rd quarter. The Knicks entered the 4th quarter with an 88-83 lead but were outscored 31-29 in the final period.

Mikal Bridges led the Knicks to a 117-114 win over the Spurs, scoring 41 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Overall, he shot 68% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points, and Jalen Brunson contributed 20 despite shooting just 30.4%.

Bridges was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Towns and Brunson each added 11 in the 3rd. The Knicks hit 13 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45% overall.

Despite giving up 114 points, the Knicks managed to come out with a win against the Spurs. They allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters but held San Antonio to 25 points in the 3rd.

New York’s defense allowed the Spurs to shoot 50% from the field, including 42% from three, where San Antonio hit 16 threes. The Knicks sent the Spurs to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. New York also recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?

The Magic fell to 19-13 on the season after a narrow 89-88 loss to the Heat on Thursday. Orlando, who were -1 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 177 points was well below the O/U line of 208.5.

Orlando jumped out to a 16-0 lead and led 71-61 going into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat stormed back, outscoring the Magic 28-17 in the final period to steal the win.

Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 29 points in their 89-88 loss to the Heat, shooting 47.6% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 18.2%. Tristan da Silva added 18 points, shooting 58.3%, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 11 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots.

Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 threes at 17.2%, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.2%. Suggs scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, adding 6 in both the 2nd and 3rd, and finishing with 5 in the 4th.

Even with a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t pull off the win, despite holding the Heat to just 89 points. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 19 in the 2nd, and 20 in the 3rd, but a 28-point 4th quarter from Miami sealed the game. The Magic held the Heat to 40% shooting overall.

Orlando struggled to defend the three, allowing Miami to hit 15 threes at a 50% clip. The Heat also went 12/14 from the free-throw line. The Magic finished with 33 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 12 steals and 6 blocks.