We’re just over a quarter into the NBA season, and the Orlando Magic are already looking to sweep their 3-game regular season series with the New York Knicks.
Despite being the only team to hand New York a home loss this season, the Magic are still 3.5-point road underdogs in the NBA odds.
My Magic vs Knicks prediction and NBA picks for December 7 expect N.Y. to exact some revenge and salvage a win in this head-to-head.
Magic vs Knicks prediction
Magic vs Knicks best bet: Knicks -3.5 (-110)
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The New York Knicks just beat the Utah Jazz 146-112 at home on Wednesday in a dominant wire-to-wire win that started with a monster 23-0 run, improving their record at MSG to 5-0 since losing to the Orlando Magic on November 12.
That currently stands as their lone home defeat, and at 12-1, they own the most home wins in the NBA. Only OKC at 11-0 has a better record.
New York is one of three teams currently ranked in the Top 5 in both scoring offense and defense, joining the Houston Rockets and the Thunder.
Orlando rolls into town as the No. 4 seed in the East, trailing the Knicks by 1.5 games. The Magic are also coming off a 106-105 win over the Miami Heat, giving them four wins in their last five games.
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The Heat game marked the return of Paolo Banchero to the lineup, and not surprisingly, it was a bit of a clunker. The Magic star, who missed 10 games with a groin injury, scored nine points and grabbed six boards in 20 minutes.
Orlando had run up a 7-3 record in the 10 games he missed, and integrating him into the lineup might take a while, as evidenced against Miami.
That might be the small crack New York needs to get into this series, as it’s lost both games to Orlando by double digits, a combined 29 points.
New York is my pick to cover, as it’s 5-0-0 against the spread in its last five at home.
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Magic vs Knicks same-game parlay
Jalen Brunson is coming off a 33-point outing against Utah and has a hefty scoring line of 28.5 points on Sunday.
However, he’s been a scoring dynamo against Orlando, scoring 30+ points in each of the two matchups, and should be the offensive catalyst for New York again — especially if KAT can’t go with calf tightness.
Franz Wagner is on a scoring binge, scoring at least 25 points in three straight, including 32 last game against Miami.
Given he’s been the scoring leader in both games against the Knicks, scoring 28 at MSG and 37 at home, 22.5 is a generous scoring line.
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Magic vs Knicks SGP
Jalen Brunson Over 28.5 points
Franz Wagner Over 22.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Prop party
Banchero might need to regain his scoring touch, but he should be able to pull down boards. In fact, he’s grabbed at least six rebounds in all but one game this season.
Quietly, Josh Hart has been the team leader in assists in six of the last seven games, going for at least six dimes in each of those outings.
Magic vs Knicks SGP
Jalen Brunson Over 28.5 points
Franz Wagner Over 22.5 points
Paolo Banchero Over 5.5 rebounds
Josh Hart Over 5.5 assists
Magic vs Knicks odds
Spread: Magic +2 | Knicks -2
Moneyline: Magic +110 | Knicks -130
Over/Under: Over 231 | Under 231
Magic vs Knicks betting trend to know
Orlando is 0-3-0 ATS in its last three games. Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Knicks.
How to watch Magic vs Knicks
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Date
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Tip-off
12:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Florida, MSG
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