The Orlando Magic (8-8) challenge the New York Knicks (4-12) at the Amway Center. The game will air on MSG Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Free Prediction
In the Knicks’ last outing, they were beaten by the New Orleans Pelicans, 129-124, but they were able to cover as 11-point underdogs. The combined points for the game (253) were well over the O/U total of 227. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Orleans’ biggest advantages. They made 32 trips to the line, while New York went 24 times. Tim Hardaway Jr. was New York’s leading scorer with 30 points on 9-for-23 shooting.
The Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in their last contest, 130-117, despite being 5.5-point underdogs. The total points for the game (247) were well over the projected point total of 217.5. The Magic had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 21.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.504). Nikola Vucevic was the game’s leading scorer with 36 points on 15-for-23 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Vucevic recorded 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Magic, who were 3.5-point underdogs, beat the Knicks 115-89. The game finished with a total of 204 points, which was 6 points below the projected point total of 210 points. Orlando had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 15.8). New York, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (22-30; 73.3 percent).
New York comes into the contest with records of 4-12 straight up (SU) and 8-7-1 against the spread (ATS). There does not appear to be a trend for Knicks games in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Orlando owns records of 8-8 SU and 7-7-1 ATS. Of the Magic’s 15 games that accepted bets, 10 have finished under the total.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for New York in this matchup. The Knicks rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while Orlando ranks 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
New York is 5-4 ATS on the road with 5 overs and 4 unders.
Orlando is 3-6 ATS at home with 7 unders and 2 overs.
New York is 1-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Orlando is 2-0.
The Knicks are 4-9 when they reach the century mark, while the Magic are 7-3.
Orlando ranks sixth in assists per game (25.6) while New York ranks 29th (18.8).
The Magic average 6.1 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the league. The Knicks rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (6.4).
Orlando ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (45.3) while New York ranks 27th (52.3).
The Magic rank first in steals allowed per game (6.3) while the Knicks rank 13th (7.6).
Orlando ranks 11th in second chance points per game (14.4) while New York ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (14.6).
The Knicks average 45.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the league. The Magic rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (47.1).
Orlando ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (31.8) while New York ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (32.4).
The Magic average 17.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. The Knicks rank 23rd in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.7).
Orlando ranks 20th in fast break points per game (11.6) while New York ranks 25th (11.1).
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Over its last five games, New York is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Orlando is 3-1-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over its last five games.
The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 116.4 points per game (10.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
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