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2023 NBA Handicapping
(42-32) New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic (30-43)
Date: Thursday, March 23rd
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Amway Center
Moneyline NBA Odds: Knicks -140 | Magic +120 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Knicks -2.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 230
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As can be seen, the New York Knicks are completing a back-to-back set having lost 120-127 to the Heat on Wednesday while the Magic beat the Wizards 122-112 on Tuesday.
ATS
At this time, the Knicks are 41-30-2 overall against the spread this season. Also, they are 24-12 ATS as the away team. Overall, the Magic are 40-30-3 against the spread this season. Also, they are 19-17 ATS as the home team
Season Series
Thursday, March 23rd, the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic play for the third and final time this season. The Knicks won both prior matches on October 24th (115-102) and February 7th (102-98).
Last season, the squads played four times with the teams splitting the series each winning two contests. The Magic holds the all-time record having bested the Knicks in 63 of their 125 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Wednesday, March 22nd. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Thursday, March 23rd.
New York Knicks
The match versus the Heat was a tough loss for the Knicks. In my early post I suggested Tom Thibodeau would play his starting unit more knowing the Magic were up next.
That proved incorrect as only Jalen Brunson (37), RJ Barrett (36), Julius Randle (36), and reserve Josh Hart (30) logged over 26 minutes.
Stats
As can be seen, the Knicks are one of the best defensive teams in the association they limit opponents to 112.6 points which is 11-ranked overall while possessing the third-best opponent field goal percentage of 45.8% and ranks fifth for opponent perimeter percentage of 34.9%.
So far, offensively, the Knicks score 115.4 points per game ranking 14th while shooting 46.6% from the field and 34.9% from the perimeter ranking 23rd and 22nd respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- No injuries were listed but because the Knicks played Tuesday an updated report has not been submitted yet
Orlando Magic
A big win by the Magic on Tuesday versus the Wizards. Mind you Washington seems to be imploding and headed for the lottery.
Still, Jamahl Mosley is using this period of the season to gain confidence and momentum that his youngsters can bring into the offseason and build upon.
Stats
Offensively the Magic average 111.7 points per game which rank 26th while they shoot 47.1% from the field and 34.6% from the perimeter with the latter two categories ranking 18th and 24th.
Defensively, the Magic hold opponents to 114.4 points per game which ranks 17th, and limit them to 47.9% from the field and 35.3% from the perimeter which ranks 20th and eighth respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jalen Suggs PG (downgraded to OUT Thursday — concussion protocol)
- Jonathan Isaac PF (OUT for season— torn left adductor/surgery )
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New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic NBA Betting Trends:
- Above all, the Knicks are 22-7-2 ATS in their last 31 games playing on 0 days’ rest.
- New York is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record.
- Also, the Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- By comparison, the Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Orlando’s last 7 games playing on 1 day’s rest.
- In conclusion, the Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Free New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic NBA Prediction:
The Knicks can’t afford to underestimate the Magic who’ll be more than happy to bring their physicality and A game to the hardwood to make a statement.
New York has beaten Orlando both in a rout and closely contested match and while they’re facing a physical Heat club the night prior they should get the sweep and cover the small spread.
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