Magic vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 3rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will host the Orlando Magic in NBA action on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby are set to lead the way for the Knicks, while the Magic have Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Magic vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Knicks will likely defeat the Magic with a projected final score of 110-105.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Magic vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Magic vs. Knicks picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Magic vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Magic +4.5 / Knicks -4.5
- Moneyline: Magic +180 / Knicks -200
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 214.5 Points (-108/-112)
Magic +4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Magic and Knicks have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Magic +4.5 because of BetMGM's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 214.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 214.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will go over 214.5 points.
Magic vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Orlando Magic at +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at -200 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Knicks are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 68% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Knicks present the best betting value, with the odds of -200 available at BetMGM, presenting an edge of 0.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Magic vs. Knicks
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 Tuesday's Magic vs. Knicks matchup.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | 23 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Moritz Wagner | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Jalen Suggs | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Wendell Carter | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Tristan da Silva | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Moritz Wagner Over 11.5 Points Scored (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner Over 11.5 Points Scored | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Magic is on Moritz Wagner to score over 11.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 15 points, giving us an edge of 9.0% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 32 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+145)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +145 |
- Our best prop bet for the Knicks is on Karl-Anthony Towns to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.4% on the +145 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Magic vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Magic vs. Knicks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Franz Wagner Over 1.5 Total Steals
Franz Wagner has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 11 of his last 16 appearances (69% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +130 (43% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 Total Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns has had more than 11.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 11.5 rebounds again at odds of -110 (52%), available at DraftKings.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 2.5 Total Assists
Karl-Anthony Towns has had more than 2.5 assists in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can bet on him to record over 2.5 assists again at odds of -115 (53%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Magic +4.5 to cover.
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