Knicks vs. Magic Picks & Best Bets 27th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Orlando Magic will meet the New York Knicks in NBA action on Friday at Kia Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and Trevelin Queen are expected to lead the way for the Magic, while the Knicks have Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Knicks vs. Magic bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Knicks will likely win with a projected final score of 109-103.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Knicks vs. Magic Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Knicks vs. Magic picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Knicks vs. Magic Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, December 27th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center
- Spread: Knicks -6.5 / Magic +6.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -250 / Magic +205
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 213.5 Points (-108/-112)
Magic +6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Magic have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Knicks have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Over 213.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 213.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability of the 213.5-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 -250 via BetMGM, whilst the Orlando Magic are available at +205 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Knicks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 70% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Knicks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -250 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.
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 use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Knicks vs. Magic game.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 31 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 20 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
Karl-Anthony Towns Under 12.5 Rebounds (+112)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns Under 12.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +112 |
- Our top prop bet for the Knicks is on Karl-Anthony Towns to record under 12.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 10 rebounds, giving us an edge of 15.4% on the +112 odds offered by FanDuel.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Goga Bitadze | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Trevelin Queen | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Tristan da Silva | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Jalen Suggs Under 20.5 Points Scored (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs Under 20.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Magic is on Jalen Suggs to score under 20.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 15 points, giving us an edge of 8.9% on the -105 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 sourced the best Knicks vs. Magic trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Brunson has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73% of the time). You can put money on him to record 3+ turnovers again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Mikal Bridges Over 16.5 Points Scored
Mikal Bridges has scored more than 16.5 points in 11 of his last 15 games (73%). You can place a bet on him to score 17 or more points again at odds of +100 (50%), available at FanDuel.
Jalen Brunson Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jalen Brunson has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -200 (67%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks to record under 12.5 rebounds, with an edge of 15.4% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Magic +6.5 to cover.
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