New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 27, 2024 

The New York Knicks start a three-game road swing with a showdown against the Orlando Magic on Friday. New York can win the season series versus Orlando with another victory. The Knicks will continue relying on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges to extend their five-game winning run.

The Magic will host the Knicks on the heels of an 89-88 loss to the Miami Heat less than 24 hours ago. Paolo Banchero, Mo Wagner and Franz Wagner remain out when they square for the third time this season against their visitors. Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva will lead the home team.

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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The Kia Center in Orlando will host the Knicks-Magic game. Basketball fans can stream the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Knicks (-260) vs. Magic (+210)

Odds: Knicks (-6.5) vs. Magic (+6.5)

Total (O/U): Knicks (o211.5 -110) vs. Magic (u211.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic preview

The Knicks need a multi-pronged attack to keep their dominance of the Magic. In their two wins against Orlando, at least four Knicks players scored in double figures. If the visitors can continue moving the ball well against their hosts’ injury-hampered roster, they should be tough to beat.

The Magic have not faced the Knicks with the trio of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Mo Wagner out. Where their scoring punch will come outside of Jalen Suggs will be the biggest concern for coach Jamahl Mosley.

Tristan da Silva, Goga Bitadze, Anthony Black, Wendell Carter Jr. and others must step up for the Magic to have a chance of pulling off an upset.

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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic predicted starting lineups

Knicks

PG: Jalen Brunson | SG: Josh Hart | SF: Mikal Bridges | PF: OG Anunoby | C: Karl-Anthony Towns

Magic

PG: Jalen Suggs | SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG: Trevelin Queen | PF: Tristan da Silva | C: Goga Bitadze

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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic betting tips

(No player props are available yet as of this writing)

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New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic prediction

The in-form and well-rested Knicks have had the Magic’s number this season. With Orlando still missing three key players, Jalen Brunson and Co. could rack up their sixth straight win and beat the -6.5 odds.