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Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal Betting Preview: Knicks vs Magic

The New York Knicks go head-to-head with the Orlando Magic in the Emirates NBA Cup East Semifinal at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Will the Scoreboard Tick Over?

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when the Knicks clash with the Magic. Our prediction is for Over 223.5 points to be scored at odds of -110.

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106-100 Win for Knicks in Pair’s Last Encounter

The New York Knicks have won four straight, picking up a 117–101 road win over the Toronto Raptors in their quarterfinal at Scotiabank Arena. Jalen Brunson tallied 35 points, while Josh Hart put up 21 and Mikal Bridges 15.

The Orlando Magic claimed a 117–108 quarterfinal victory at home against the Miami Heat at Kia Center in their most recent outing. Desmond Bane scored 37 points, while Jalen Suggs finished with 20 and Paolo Banchero 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 106-100 win for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden when they last played the Magic. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Magic logo Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.2 points, 44.8 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 50.2% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.7 points and 39.4 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.7 points, 6.2 assists and 2.9 (39.2%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 9.8 rebounds.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.7 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 112.5 points and 43.3 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 22.1 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers made, while Wendell Carter Jr. has an average of 6.9 rebounds.

New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Step into New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Over 223.5 points are expected be scored during this NBA contest, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Knicks vs Magic stats:

  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Knicks games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Magic games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Magic games.

Over 223.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikal Bridges Over 14.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has racked up Over 14.5 points in 5 straight games on the road. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -122 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Anthony Black Over 4.5 Assists -127 BetMGM logo

Anthony Black (Magic) has had Over 4.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -127 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 223.5
Spread Magic +5
Player Points Mikal Bridges Over 14.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 223.5 followed by Magic to cover the +5 spread. Add in Mikal Bridges (Knicks) to score Over 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 115 - 112 Magic logo Magic

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Knicks landing a 115-112 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Knicks Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

With the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability of winning this NBA game, New York Knicks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -222 Moneyline betting odds. Orlando Magic are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +184.

The spread is 5 and the total points line is currently 223.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 223.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get Most Points

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -110 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 28.5
-110
Under 28.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 21.5
-120
Under 21.5
-112
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-118
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+114
Under 6.5
-152
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-130
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 4.5
-132
Under 4.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-110
Under 11.5
-120
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
+102
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+107
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
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  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 22 34.92 623 139 28.3 6.3 2.8 3.1 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 24 34.44 394 102 16.4 4.3 2.3 4.6 1.1 2.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 23 33.03 508 75 22.1 3.3 1.9 12.0 0.8 0.8

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2
Desmond Bane 25 33.23 475 113 19.0 4.5 1.8 4.4 0.3 0.8
Paolo Banchero 15 31.33 303 57 20.2 3.8 1.1 7.9 0.8 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics
30 Nov NBA
Raptors 94-116 Knicks
28 Nov NBA
Bucks 109-118 Knicks
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
24 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-100 Nets
22 Nov NBA
Knicks 121-133 Magic

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Spurs 114-112 Magic
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
28 Nov NBA
Magic 112-109 Pistons
25 Nov NBA
Magic 144-103 76ers
23 Nov NBA
Magic 129-138 Celtics
22 Nov NBA
Knicks 121-133 Magic
20 Nov NBA
Clippers 101-129 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak