NBA: Orlando Continues to Cash Tickets
The Orlando Magic are a young team on the rise that have been making their backers’ wallets fatter all season long. The Magic have gone 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games ahead of tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden vs the Knicks.
The Magic opened as 2.5 point underdogs vs a Knicks team who are an even 7-7 ATS at home this season. Orlando has been a great bet on the road this season, posting a 10-3 road ATS record, which includes going 5-0 ATS in their last five on the road.
The Knicks have been on a mini roll of their own, going 5-0 ATS in their last five games. They’ve also been Sportsbooks of four in a row SU, beating the Bulls 107-91 their last time out on Saturday.
The Magic beat the Knicks 100-91 in Orlando on November 25th, covering a 1.5 point spread. The game went UNDER, making it three straight UNDERs between the teams.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New York Knicks installed as -3-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 196.5.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 100-99 win for the Knicks on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Knicks currently sport a record of 14-14, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 17-11 ATS. The Orlando Magic are 15-12 and 19-8 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Knicks post a 13-14-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Magic have gone 13-14 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Orlando injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the New York Knicks rated this week at No. 15 and the Orlando Magic sitting at No. 10.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features New York's No. 11-rated NBA squad against Orlando's No. 7-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, New York rates No. 24 in the league with 7.46 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 21 with 7.81 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nikola Vucevic scored 20 points and added 20 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 103-100 against Atlanta in NBA action at Amway Center.
The Knicks got 27 points from Carmelo Anthony as New York ran past Chicago 107-91 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
Next Betting Matchups
Orlando home to Houston, Wednesday, December 23rd
New York at Cleveland, Wednesday, December 23rd