The New York Knicks (33-21) play Eastern Conference opponent Orlando Magic (29-25) away from home today. The traveling side is angry. They appealed their most recent game after a blown late call. Conversely, the home side looks to extend their 2-0 season series lead over tonight’s opponents. Luckily for both teams, there aren’t any new injuries to report. However, the visitors eagerly await for some to return after the All-Star Break.
Although, somehow a good Knicks team is considered a slight underdog tonight. Although the Magic have talent, seeing them face off against the fourth-seeded team in the conference could prove a lot. However, do you see the home side winning as expected?
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New York Knicks | +3.5 -110 |
O 211.5 -110 |
+136 |
| Orlando Magic | -3.5 -110 |
U 211.5 -110 |
-162 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
Fixture: New York Knicks @ Orlando Magic
Date And Time: February 14, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
Key Stats
New York Knicks (Averages)
Points: 114.8
Points Allowed: 109.8
Field Goal Efficiency: 41.8/89.3 for 46.8%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 13.0/35.3 for 36.8%
Free Throw Efficiency: 18.2/23.1 for 78.8%
Rebounds: 12.7 Offensive, 33.4 Defensive, 46.1 Combined
Assists: 23.8
Steals: 7.3
Blocks: 3.9
Turnovers: 12.4
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.8/86.7 for 47.0%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 12.8/34.9 for 36.8%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 15.4/20.4 for 75.8%
Rebounds Against: 9.9 Offensive, 30.5 Defensive, 40.4 Combined
This New York Knicks side plays with high aspirations. Therefore, they continue to be a contending team. Especially in a weaker East, they look formidable. However, they continue to play without key pieces. But Jalen Brunson is back in the fold and can create for himself and others consistently. Additionally, Donte DiVincenzo remains questionable with a hamstring injury. He’s someone you need to monitor right before game time today.
Regardless, they look to be getting back on track. Especially after what happened during their last game, the New York Knicks play with added motivation tonight. Also, this team flows through Brunson and is more than capable of winning against any team in the NBA.
Orlando Magic (Averages)
Points: 111.6
Points Allowed: 111.1
Field Goal Efficiency: 40.6/86.3 for 47.1%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 10.9/31.4 for 34.7%
Free Throw Efficiency: 19.6/25.9 for 75.5%
Rebounds: 11.1 Offensive, 31.9 Defensive, 43.0 Combined
Assists: 24.9
Steals: 8.1
Blocks: 5.2
Turnovers: 13.9
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.7/85.1 for 47.8%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 11.7/32.8 for 35.6%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 17.9/23.6 for 76.1%
Rebounds Against: 9.3 Offensive, 31.5 Defensive, 40.8 Combined
Teams playing the Orlando Magic need to prepare for a fight. Although they have offensive stars, their defense carries them through a lot of nights. However, they are playing in a back-to-back. They faced the Oklahoma City Thunder, and eventually lost by 14 points. Facing a tough (and angry) New York Knicks team is not what they needed!
Paolo Banchero produces a likely stat line of around 25 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. However, if Franz Wagner struggles, scoring isn’t too likely to come from other sources. Therefore, Banchero may need to have a 30+ point scoring outburst against a good defensive team. However, Isaiah Hartenstein remains questionable with an Achilles issue. If he is unable to go that will help the Magic, especially on the interior.
Game Prediction
Despite the New York Knicks being underdogs, I view them as the better team. Although the Orlando Magic are a force to be reckoned with. But the Knicks have an added chip on their shoulders. Also, Brunson continues to get back in the swing of things as he missed some time due to injury. The noted injury concerns are important to monitor, but I still like the visitors here.
Additionally, the under seems like the play to make tonight. Both sides are solid defensively. If DiVincenzo plays then it may be in jeopardy, but other than that I’d say it’s relatively safe. Therefore I am going with the underdog on the MoneyLine, while also expecting a low-scoring affair.
Final Pick
New York Knicks MoneyLine and Under 211.5
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