Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup| Dec. 3

The Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks matchup is one of the 11 2024 Emirates NBA Cup games scheduled for Tuesday. They have been two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference to start the first quarter of the season. Orlando is third in the standings with a 15-7 record, while New York is fourth with a 12-8 record.

In terms of East: Group A NBA Cup play, both teams are undefeated with 3-0 records. Whichever team wins Tuesday will qualify directly for the playoffs, while the other team will hope to qualify as a wild card.

The two teams have faced each other 130 times in the regular season. They played four times last season, as Orlando won the series 3-1. They last played on March 8, a game the Knicks won 98-74 through Jalen Brunson’s 26 points. The Magic were led by Paolo Banchero’s 23 points.

Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks game details and odds

The Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks NBA Cup game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. It will also air locally on MSG. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Magic (+175) vs. Knicks (-210)

Spread: Magic (+5) vs. Knicks (-5)

Total (O/U): Magic -110 (o216) vs. Knicks -110 (u216)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks preview

The Magic are currently on a six-game winning streak, tied for the longest streak in the league. The fact that they are doing this despite the absence of Banchero shows the depth of the team. Most recently, Orlando beat the Brooklyn Nets 100-92 on Sunday. Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the win.

The Knicks went all in to trade for Karl-Anthony Towns just before the start of the preseason. While New York has been decent, it hasn’t reached the level of play many expected.

They are, however, on a two-game winning streak and are coming off a 118-85 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Mikal Bridges went off for 31 points, while Brunson and Towns had 16 and 14 points, respectively.

Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks betting props

Franz Wagner’s points total is set at 26.5. He has been Orlando’s best player in Paolo Banchero’s absence and averages 23.4 points per game in the season. The 26.5-point mark is a bit too high, and it is recommended to take the under.

Jalen Brunson’s point total is set at 23.5. After an off night on Sunday, expect the mercurial guard to come out strong and score more than 23.5 points on Tuesday.

Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Knicks to win this game at home. We, however, predict the Magic to upset New York and qualify for the NBA Cup playoffs. Orlando has one of the best defensive ratings this season at 104.5, and that should be enough to cause issues for New York. This should be a low-scoring game, with the team total staying under 216 points.