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The New York Knicks (42-32) visit the Orlando Magic (30-43) at Amway Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The Magic are just 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is set as 227.5 points for the contest.
How to bet Knicks vs. Magic
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -142 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +120 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 227.5 points.
Knicks vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBA
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Amway Center
Knicks vs. Magic Betting Trends
The Knicks have played 74 games, with 41 wins against the spread. New York has come away with 23 wins in the 35 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Knicks games this year have hit the over on 39 of 73 set point totals.
The Magic are 39-31-3 against the spread this year. Orlando has put together a 23-34 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 40.4% of those games). Magic games this year have gone over the total in 37 of 73 opportunities (50.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 74 | 25.5 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Jalen Brunson | 65 | 23.8 | 3.6 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| RJ Barrett | 67 | 19.9 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 73 | 13.6 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Josh Hart | 68 | 10 | 7.8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 66 | 20 | 6.7 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Franz Wagner | 72 | 18.8 | 4 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 50 | 15.6 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Markelle Fultz | 52 | 14.1 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Cole Anthony | 53 | 12.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Knicks vs. Magic Injury Report
Magic: Patrick Beverley: Out (Trade Pending), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Injury Management), Jalen Suggs: Out (Concussion)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
Offensively, New York is scoring 115.4 points per game (13th-ranked in league). It is surrendering 112.8 points per contest at the other end (11th-ranked). The Knicks are averaging 116.6 points per game when playing at home. In road games, they are averaging 114.2 points per contest. The Knicks’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 117.5 points per contest compared to the 115.4 they’ve averaged this season.
New York is making 12.4 treys per game (12th-ranked in league). It owns a 35% shooting percentage (22nd-ranked) from three-point land. The Knicks have taken 60.3% two-pointers and 39.7% from three-point land this year. Of the team’s baskets, 70.2% are two-pointers and 29.8% are threes.
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
Orlando is the fifth-worst team in the NBA in points scored (111.7 per game) and 17th in points conceded (114.4). The Magic score 114.5 points per game at home, and 108.9 away. While the Magic are posting 111.7 points per game in 2022-23, they have improved that mark over their previous 10 games, tallying 117.6 a contest.
Orlando is the fourth-worst team in the league in 3-pointers made (10.6 per game) and 23rd in 3-point percentage (34.6%). The Magic attempt 35.7% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 64.3% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 26.2% of the Magic’s buckets are 3-pointers, and 73.8% are 2-pointers.
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Knicks, and we expect that Knicks will cover the spread (Knicks -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 227.5 points.
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