The Orlando Magic (28-33), 6.5-point favorites, will travel to Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Knicks (12-48). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 214.5 points and it can be seen on MSG Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Orlando Magic at New York Knicks Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Knicks (9-point underdogs) defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-118, while the Magic (6.5-point underdog) beat the Toronto Raptors 113-98. The New York game finished 22 points over the projected point total of 226, while the Orlando game went 5.5 points under the projected point total of 216.5.
Orlando dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 20.8) and a free throw rate of 0.165 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Toronto was 13.0 and 0.121, respectively. The Knicks, meanwhile, had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.592 (above their season average of 0.485) and had a turnover percentage of 5.3 (better than their season average of 11.7). New York was lifted by Dennis Smith Jr., who finished with 19 points, 13 assists and six rebounds. Nikola Vucevic, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Orlando with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
In their two matchups this season, the Magic have won both. The two teams combined to put up 248 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 219. Orlando won 131-117, covering as a 5-point favorite. Orlando made 13 of its 32 three pointers (40.6 percent). New York, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 21.9). Vucevic put up a double-double in the victory with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
A little over half of the Magic’s games have finished under the total. Orlando heads into the contest with records of 28-33 straight up (SU) and 32-26-3 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Knicks games have also finished under the projected point total. Further, New York owns records of 12-48 SU and 26-32-2 ATS.
New York might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the league’s best defenses. Orlando ranks ninth in defensive efficiency while the Knicks rank 27th in offensive efficiency.
Orlando Magic at New York Knicks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Magic average 31.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the league. The Knicks rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (32.4).
- Orlando ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while New York ranks 24th (14.3).
- The Magic rank fifth in assists allowed per game (23.1) while the Knicks rank 25th (25.4).
- Orlando ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (45.1) while New York ranks 29th (47.9).
- New York ranks 20th in fast break points per game (11.5) while Orlando ranks 27th (9.8).
- The Magic rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.5) while the Knicks rank 27th (6.0).
- The Knicks rank 21st in steals per game (7.3) while the Magic rank 28th (6.5).
- Orlando ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (46.8) while New York ranks 27th (51.5).
- New York is 3-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Orlando is 13-3.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Magic are 24-16 and the Knicks are 12-31.
- Orlando is 18-11-2 ATS on the road, while New York is 10-17-2 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 18 of the Knicks’ 29 home games, while 19 of the Magic’s 31 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and New York have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Magic are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 2-3.
- The Magic have outscored opponents by an average of 19.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Orlando has been defeated by an average of 0.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 111.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
