Knicks vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 6

Knicks vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: MSG and FDSFL

The New York Knicks (24-12) host the Orlando Magic (21-16) after winning three straight home games. The Knicks are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, January 6, 2025. The matchup's point total is set at 210.

Knicks vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (76.5%)

Knicks vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 18 times in 36 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Magic are 20-17-0 this season.
• This season, 21 of the Knicks' games have gone over the point total out of 37 chances.
• Magic games this season have gone over the point total 15 times in 37 opportunities (40.5%).
• New York has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered eight times in 15 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 10 times in 21 opportunities on the road.
• At home, the Knicks eclipse the total 60% of the time (nine of 15 games). They've hit the over in 57.1% of games on the road (12 of 21 contests).
• This season, Orlando is 12-6-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). Away, it is 8-11-0 ATS (.421).
• In terms of the over/under, Magic games have finished over seven of 18 times at home (38.9%), and eight of 19 away (42.1%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.3 points, 3.4 assists and 14 rebounds.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 25.4 points, 2.9 boards and 7.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.2% from the floor and 39.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 made treys.
• Josh Hart is averaging 14.2 points, 5.7 assists and 8.9 boards.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 18.4 points, 3.3 boards and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 50.6% from the floor and 35.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 made treys.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists, shooting 47.7% from the field and 35.3% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.

Magic Leaders

• Per game, Franz Wagner provides the Magic 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He also averages 1.7 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, Jalen Suggs gives the Magic 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals and 1 block.
• Per game, Goga Bitadze gives the Magic 9.9 points, 8.5 boards and 2.4 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocks (seventh in NBA).
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's numbers on the season are 9 points, 2 boards and 2 assists per contest. He is draining 40.6% of his shots from the field and 30.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 treys.
• The Magic are receiving 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Moritz Wagner.

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