On this NBA Thursday slate, the Orlando Magic face off against the New York Knicks. This will be the third and final meeting between these teams during this shortened NBA season. The Magic vs. Knicks NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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Magic vs. Knicks Game Info
Orlando Magic (13-26, 5-13 Away) vs. New York Knicks (20-21, 11-7 Home)
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Madison Square Garden — New York, N.Y.
If not for the Rockets, more people would be talking about how bad the Magic are right now. They have lost eight games in a row and failed to crack 100 points in back-to-back games. It is essentially Nikola Vucevic playing with four other players who would struggle in the NCAA Tournament. Vucevic led the way for Orlando again last game, scoring a game-high 38 points, along with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Knicks are treading water in the Eastern Conference, doing enough to stay relevant. Still, they have lost three of their past four games, with all three losses coming on the road. Julius Randle has been playing fantastic for the Knicks. He has averaged 23 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game this season.
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Magic vs. Knicks NBA Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
For those looking to bet on tonight’s Magic – Knicks NBA game, shopping the NBA odds at various sportsbooks is critical to ensuring that you get the best number possible. Whether you are interested in betting on the favorite Knicks or underdog Magic in this game, odds shopping will help you get the most out of your bet. The Awesemo OddsShopper tool is the perfect asset to use for a quick side-by-side comparison of the NBA betting odds.
As seen in the accompanying image above, the point spread betting odds for this Magic – Knicks differ across the sportsbooks. BetMGM currently offers the best value on the Magic at 5.5 (-110). PointsBet and William Hill are currently offering the best line for the Knicks, at -5 (-110). Bettors should be selective and odds shop in order to avoid compromising value, especially later in the day.
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Magic vs. Knicks NBA Picks | Total
Much like the point spread, those making NBA betting picks for the total in tonight’s Magic – Knicks game should be a bit selective. Those interested in betting the total over will find the best value at BetMGM in the form of an over 206.5 (-110) ticket. On the contrary, those looking to bet the Magic – Knicks total under should aim to do so at SugarHouse or DraftKings, with a line of 207.5 (-109).
Magic vs. Knicks Prediction
Whether it’s old school basketball or just poor offensive basketball, these teams don’t score. Orlando is 28th in offensive efficiency, while New York ranks 23rd. The two meetings between them this season have resulted in point totals of 175 and 196. It wouldn’t be surprising to see one or both teams fail to crack 100 points again.
Prediction: Under 207.5
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