Knicks vs. Magic Picks & Best Bets 15th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Orlando Magic will take on the New York Knicks in NBA action on Sunday at Kia Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Suggs, Moritz Wagner and Wendell Carter are set to lead the way for the Magic, while the Knicks are headlined by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to highlight the best Knicks vs. Magic bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Knicks will likely defeat the Magic with a projected final score of 109-105.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Knicks vs. Magic Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Knicks vs. Magic picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Knicks vs. Magic Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center
- Spread: Knicks -4.5 / Magic +4.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -185 / Magic +166
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 214 Points (-108/-110)
Knicks -4.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Knicks have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Magic have a probability of 49%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Over 214 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 214 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher likelihood of the 214-point total going over.
Knicks vs. Magic Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New York Knicks at -185 via BetMGM, whilst the Orlando Magic are available at +166 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Knicks are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 65% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Knicks present the best betting value, with the odds of -185 available at BetMGM for an edge of 0.1%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Knicks vs. Magic
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Knicks vs. Magic matchup.
New York Knicks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 30 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
OG Anunoby | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Mikal Bridges | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Josh Hart | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
Jalen Brunson Over 23.5 Points Scored (-102)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Jalen Brunson Over 23.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -102 |
- Our top prop bet for the Knicks is on Jalen Brunson to score over 23.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 30 points, giving us an edge of 12.3% on the -102 odds offered by FanDuel.
Orlando Magic Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Suggs | 17 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Moritz Wagner | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Wendell Carter | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Goga Bitadze | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Cole Anthony | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Jalen Suggs Under 20.5 Points Scored (+102)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Jalen Suggs Under 20.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +102 |
- Our best prop bet for the Magic is on Jalen Suggs to score under 20.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 17 points, giving us an edge of 8.3% on the +102 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Knicks vs. Magic Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Knicks vs. Magic trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Anthony Black Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Anthony Black has recorded more than 2.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 11 games (64% of the time). You can wager on him to record 3+ rebounds again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Jalen Suggs Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jalen Suggs has recorded at least one block in 18 of his last 24 appearances (75%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of -120 (55%), available at Bet365.
OG Anunoby Over 1.5 Total Blocks
OG Anunoby has had more than 1.5 blocks in 8 of his last 12 appearances (67%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 blocks again at odds of +180 (36%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jalen Brunson of the Knicks to record over 23.5 points scored, with a projection of 30 points scored marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Knicks -4.5 to cover.
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