The Orlando Magic (0-2) and New York Knicks (0-2) meet Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Magic vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
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The Magic remain winless after losing 115-93 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday as 1.5-point home favorites while the Under (234.5) cashed. C Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 20 points and 9 rebounds, but the Magic were beat on the glass, getting outrebounded 60-43. Orlando also struggled from deep, hitting just 8 of 39 3-point attempts with F Franz Wagner and G Desmond Bane combining to shoot just 2 for 15 from 3.
The defending champion Knicks also remain
winless after a 107-103 loss to the Boston Celtics Friday as 2.5-point road underdogs while the Under (220.5) cashed. C Karl-Anthony Towns led 5 Knicks in double figures with 22 points. F OG Anunoby added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while G Miles McBride scored 20 and G Jalen Brunson chipped in with 19.
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Magic at Knicks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Magic +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Knicks -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +7.5 (-110) | Knicks -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Magic at Knicks key injuries
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (ankle) out
- G Anthony Black (ankle) questionable
- F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
- C Izaiyah Nelson (ankle) out
- F Noah Penda (hamstring) out
Knicks
- G Jose Alvarado (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 114, Magic 104
Moneyline
PASS.
The Knicks (-300) are the better team and should get their first win on the season, but there is no value on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -7.5 (-110).
New York has a significant advantage against an injury-depleted Orlando team Sunday. The Magic will be without Banchero, who averaged 24.5 points and 7.5 assists in 2 games before suffering an ankle injury. Orlando is also missing several key reserves, leaving its rotation thin.
The Magic managed just 93 points in Friday's loss to Minnesota and were outrebounded 60-43. That creates a favorable matchup for Towns and New York's frontcourt.
Despite opening 0-2, the Knicks have lost their first 2 games by just 10 combined points. Towns, Anunoby, McBride and Brunson each scored at least 19 points against the Celtics.
Orlando has surrendered 123.5 points per game, giving New York an excellent opportunity to get its offense rolling at Madison Square Garden.
Over/Under
BET OVER 223.5 (-105).
Orlando will be without Banchero, and even with him for 26 minutes the Magic scored just 93 points against Minnesota while shooting 20.5% from 3-point range. New York has struggled offensively, shooting just 37.2% from the field in 2 games. With the Knicks favoring a slower, half-court approach, expect limited possessions and fewer scoring opportunities Sunday.
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