New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic 3/23/23 – On Thursday night, the New York Knicks 42-31 look to secure their third consecutive road win when they take on the Orlando Magic 30-43. Knicks are coming off of a 140-134 loss to Minnesota as eight-point favorites, the Magic are coming off of a 122-112 triumph against Washington as 1.5-point favorites. However, the New York Knicks were the favored team by the latest NBA betting odds.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
Date & Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amway Center
TV: NBAt
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Betting Odds
Knicks
Moneyline: -140
Spread: -2.5 (-110)
Total: 230 over (-110)
Magic
Moneyline: +120
Spread: +2.5 (-110)
Total: 230 under (-110)
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Analysis
The New York Knicks had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Timberwolves in their last game, so they are looking to rebound with a win against the Magic that would give them their fourth victory in five games. New York is averaging 115.4 points per game and scored 134 points last night while making 56.5 percent of their field goals and 50% of three-pointers. Defensively however, New York has struggled lately; giving up 112.6 points per contest; 140 in their previous contest suggests an improved effort is necessary if they want to come out on top in this one.
The Orlando Magic have bounced back from their loss to the Lakers with a win over the Wizards in their last game, and will aim to maintain that momentum with another victory against the Knicks which would give them their second consecutive victory and third in four games. Orlando is averaging 111.7 points per game and scored 122 points last time out while making 53.8 percent of their field goals and 44.4 percent of three-pointers. Defensively however, Orlando has given up 114.4 points per contest; 112 in their most recent contest indicates better effort will be necessary if they want this win.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Against the Spread
Under is 8-2 in Knicks last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Knicks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 7-2-1 in Knicks last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The Knicks are 22-7-2 ATS in their last 31 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 5-0 in Magic’s last 5 home games. The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 6-1 in Magic last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than 0.600.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Free Pick
Though Orlando still hopes to enter the playoffs, their window for success is closing quickly. On the other hand, New York has been on fire recently and will look to rebound after suffering a tough home loss. They should control the paint and limit Orlando on the boards while creating plenty of second chance points. Orlando has become too reliant on getting to the line while New York has excelled at playing smothering defense without fouling. Take the Knicks on the road and cover the spread according to the latest NBA betting trends.
Free Pick: New York Knicks -2.5 (-110)
