Knicks vs. Magic, 3/23/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Knicks vs. Magic Prediction & Odds

The under has been profitable in previous meetings between the Knicks and Magic but is that the right play on Thursday night in Orlando? Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

521 New York Knicks (-2.5) at 522 Orlando Magic (+2.5); o/u 229.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 23, 2023

Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Knicks vs. Magic Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 77% of public bettors are currently backing the Knicks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

New York Knicks DFS Spin

Julius Randle went off in Monday's 140-134 loss to the Timberwolves, scoring 57 points (19-of-29 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs) with four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and eight 3-pointers in 37 minutes. As good as Randle was in the first half, scoring 26 points, he was even better in the third quarter. Randle scored 26 points in that period alone, with his outburst pulling the Knicks to within one at the end of the frame. Randle ultimately finished five points shy of Carmelo Anthony's Madison Square Garden record (for a Knick), but he did notch his first career 50-point game. The Knicks will finish their week early in comparison to most of the league, wrapping things up with a Wednesday/Thursday road back-to-back against the Heat and Magic.

Orlando Magic DFS Spin

Franz Wagner played 39 minutes in Tuesday's 122-112 win over the Wizards, accumulating 20 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers. Wagner has scored 20 points or more in three straight games, and he changed things up a bit regarding how he got his points on Tuesday. After shooting a combined 2-of-15 from three in the two games prior, Wagner only attempted three against the Wizards, making two. He entered Tuesday averaging 1.7 3-pointers per game while connecting on 36.1% of his attempts, with both numbers being slight improvements on Wagner's rookie year marks (1.2; 35.4%). While he hasn't met his Yahoo ADP (74), Wagner isn't too far off from being a top 100 player in 9-cat formats. Fellow starting forward Paolo Banchero tallied 18 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and one steal in 37 minutes.

Knicks vs. Magic NBA Betting Trends

Knicks are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall

Knicks are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 road games

Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall

Magic are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games

Knicks vs. Magic NBA Prediction:

The under is a perfect 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams and has hit in four of the last five meetings in Orlando. The under is also 5-2 in the Knicks’ last seven road games, is 5-2 in their last seven games overall and is 8-2 in their last 10 road games when facing an opponent with a losing home record. On the other side, the under is 5-2 in the Magic’s last seven games versus a team with a winning record.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: KNICKS/MAGIC UNDER 229.5