In another match valid for the 2024/25 NBA regular season and between teams from the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks will host the Orlando Magic. The game will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York. The tip-off is set for this Monday (6th) at 9:30 PM (Brasilia time).
The Knicks, currently third in the East, are looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses against the Magic, who are in fourth place in the conference.
Our Predictions: New York Knicks to win
On Saturday, the New York Knicks fell to the Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic played yesterday, hosting the Utah Jazz, and also came up short. Despite not winning their last two games, the New Yorkers have the advantage of being more rested and have won all three matchups against Orlando this season. Therefore, the prediction is a Knicks victory.
Asian Handicap: New York Knicks -6.5
As mentioned above, all three direct encounters between the two teams this season ended in favor of the New York Knicks. In each of those games, the New Yorkers covered this line. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the Orlando Magic do not perform well in back-to-back games and are dealing with several injuries. Thus, the recommendation is to bet on the Asian handicap market.
Latest news and statistics for the New York Knicks
Under the guidance of Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks are in third place in the Eastern Conference, with a total of 24 wins and 12 losses. Despite their great form, with eight wins in the last ten games, the New York team is coming off two consecutive losses, the most recent being a 139-126 defeat to the Chicago Bulls.
In the loss to the Bulls, the Knicks converted 49.5% of their total shots and 26.7% from beyond the arc. Their standout players were Karl-Anthony Towns, with a double-double of 44 points and 16 rebounds, along with five assists, Jalen Brunson, who contributed 33 points, two rebounds, eight assists, and two steals, and Mikal Bridges, with 18 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block.
Latest news and statistics for the Orlando Magic
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic, coached by Jamahl Mosley, are right behind in the Eastern Conference standings, in fourth place, with 21 wins and 16 losses. However, with many injuries, their current form isn’t great, having lost six of their last ten games. Additionally, the Florida team is coming off a 105-92 defeat to the Utah Jazz last night.
In the loss to the Jazz, the Magic made 35.7% of their overall shots and 29.8% from three-point range. Their individual highlights were Jett Howard, who scored 21 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out four assists, Wendell Carter Jr., with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals, and Cole Anthony, who had 12 points, four rebounds, and three blocks.