New York Knicks at Orlando Magic 12/29/23 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Dec. 29, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : ORL -1.5 ; O/U 228.5
The New York Knicks continue a road trip Friday with a game in Orlando against the Orlando Magic. New York has been up and down thus far this season four games above .500 on the year following a nine point loss against Oklahoma City in their last outing. Defensively New York struggled in their last game giving up 129 points including 69 in the first half after Oklahoma City shot 54.4% from the floor knocked down 14 triples in the game. Offensively New York made 50% of their shots and knocked down 14 long balls turned the ball over 18 times leading to the loss.
Julius Randle led the show for New York with 25 points and nine rebounds in 36 minutes. Jalen Brunson chipped in 24 points and seven assists, while Dante DiVincenzo added 17 points in 21 minutes. Immanuel Quickley led the way off the New York bench with 22 points on ten shots.
Click HERE to get ALL of our Bookie Blasters Daily Free NBA Picks & Predictions!
The Orlando Magic stay at home Friday 6 games above .500 following a 20 point loss against the Philadelphia 76ers that ended a two game win streak. Offensively Orlando was terrible in their last outing scoring just 92 points on 39.2% shooting and turned the ball over 16 times. Defensively Orlando had a ton of issues giving him 112 points as Philadelphia shot nearly 47% from the floor.
Paolo Banchero is the offensive leader for Orlando this season boasting a team high 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Franz Wagner is second on the team averaging 20.6 points and Cole Anthony chips in 14.5 points. Jalen Suggs adds a fourth best 12.7 points and a team leading 1.7 steals per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
* The total has gone OVER in 10 of New York's last 13 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 11 games on the road. .
* The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando.
* Orlando are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 9 games.
Free Betting Pick: Orlando Magic -1.5
The Orlando Magic have been playing great basketball and will continue that trend on Friday. Look for Orlando to rely on their young guns to do the work leading to the win. Take Orlando to defend home floor Friday leading to an eastern conference win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win and cover 115-103.