The New York Knicks (17-7) and Orlando Magic (15-10) meet Saturday in the NBA Cup semifinals. Tip-off from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Magic lead 2-1
The Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 117-101 in the quarterfinals Tuesday, covering as a 6-point road favorite with the Under (226.5) cashing. G Jalen Brunson went off for 35 points on 13-for-19 shooting, including six 3-pointers. All 5 New York starters hit double figures. The Knicks are 8-1 in their last 9 games and have covered in each win. They are 16-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Magic defeated the Miami Heat 117-108 in their quarterfinal matchup Tuesday, covering as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Under (235) hitting. All 5 starters reached double figures, led by G Desmond Bane, who tallied 37 points on 14-for-24 shooting. Orlando has alternated wins and losses over its last 5 games and has gone 1-4 ATS in those contests. It is 12-13 ATS on the season.
Knicks vs. Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Knicks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Magic +165 (bet $100 to win $165)Against the spread: Knicks -4.5 (-118) | Magic +4.5 (-102)Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Knicks vs. Magic key injuries
Knicks
Magic
F Franz Wagner (ankle) outC Mo Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks vs. Magic picks and predictionsPrediction
Knicks 111, Magic 107
PASS.
There’s no playable moneyline wager. The Knicks (-200) are surging and should come out on top. Expect it to be a close game, though.
BET MAGIC +4.5 (-102).
The Magic had one of the best defenses in the NBA last season without much turnover this offseason, and that unit has improved mightily as of late. They have held 3 straight opponents to 108 points or fewer and have allowed more than 114 just once in their last 7 games. Orlando is 3-2 ATS as an underdog.
The Knicks are on the road, and while they have covered well as of late, they haven’t been so hot in away games. New York is 3-7 ATS on the road this season. Considering those trends, take MAGIC +4.5 (-102) to keep this one competitive.
BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).
With a trip to the NBA Cup final on the line, this should be a hard-fought game. For the Knicks, they are 2-7 O/U across their last 9 performances, allowing more than 112 in just one of those games.
The Magic have gone Under in 4 straight games. While they may push the tempo, the Knicks won’t, as they rank 26th in pace. Expect a game with limited transition opportunities, and back UNDER 224.5 (-110).
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