The Orlando Magic (1-2) will be 8.5-point favorites at home in the Amway Center when they clash against the New York Knicks (1-3). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 210 points and it will air on Fox SportsNet Florida at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic ATS Odds
The Knicks come in on a high note after defeating the Chicago Bulls in their last contest, 105-98, as 2-point underdogs. The Magic, on the other hand, were beaten by the Toronto Raptors, 104-95, and failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The New York game finished 21.5 points under the projected point total of 224.5, while the Orlando game went 11 points under the projected point total of 210.
The Knicks, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6, had a phenomenal mark of 45.5, while the Bulls had a free throw rate of 0.200 (below the 0.280 mark opponents have averaged against New York this season). Orlando, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (14.8 vs. 13.3). Jonathan Isaac played well for Orlando with 24 points and seven rebounds. New York was lifted by Bobby Portis, who had 28 points and 11 rebounds.
The Magic captured this series last year, winning three out of four games. In the last contest, Orlando won 114-100. Orlando won the rebounding battle. The Magic had 19 offensive rebounds and 55 total rebounds, while the Knicks had eight and 39, respectively.
Since last season, the Knicks are 18-68 straight up (SU) and 41-45 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of New York games since last season with 42 overs compared to 42 unders.
The Magic, meanwhile, are 43-42 SU and 36-47-2 ATS since last season. Vegas has had a tendency to set the total high when Orlando has been involved over that same period as 60.0 percent of their games have finished under the projected point total.
New York might struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, Orlando ranks eighth in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.8 percent), while New York has forced the 20th-most turnovers (12.6 percent).
Knicks at Magic Odds Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Knicks are 25th in the league with 44.1 points in the paint per game while the Magic are 28th with 43.6 points in the paint per game.
- Orlando ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (10.9) while New York ranks 24th (14.1).
- The Magic rank third in assists allowed per game (23.2) while the Knicks rank 21st (25.4).
- Orlando ranks fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.8) while New York ranks 17th (16.8).
- Orlando ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (32.3) while New York ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (32.6).
- The Magic rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.4) while the Knicks rank 26th (5.6).
- The Knicks rank fifth in fast break points allowed per game (12.1) while the Magic rank ninth (12.8).
- New York ranks 23rd in steals per game (6.9) while Orlando ranks 25th (6.7).
- Orlando ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (44.9) while New York ranks 29th (47.4).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, New York is 5-1 and Orlando is 20-4.
- The Knicks are 17-39 when they score over 100 points, while the Magic are 39-19.
