Two Eastern Conference contenders go head-to-head on Saturday when the New York Knicks travel south to face the Orlando Magic.
Orlando has been excellent at home this season, and my Knicks vs Magic predictions expect a win for the home underdog.
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Here are my best free NBA picks for this Eastern Conference showdown at the Kia Center on November 22.
Knicks vs Magic prediction
Knicks vs Magic best bet: Magic moneyline (+100)
The Orlando Magic are 6-3 straight up at home this season, including 5-1 across their last six at Kia Center. Over those six games, the Magic have outscored opponents by a combined 55 points, good for 9.1 points per game.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are just 1-4 straight up on the road and 1-3 as the road favorite. New York has been outscored by 5.6 ppg away from the Garden.
Orlando continues to find ways to win even with Paolo Banchero sidelined. Desmond Bane has stepped up in a big way with the first unit, and guys like Anthony Black and Goga Bitadze have provided strong production off the bench.
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The Magic have won four straight at home, and I expect them to extend that winning streak on Saturday. Even-money odds are a bonus.
Knicks vs Magic same-game parlay
Bane has hit the Over on this combo line in four of his last six. He was starting to get things going on offense before Paolo Banchero went out, and he’s picked up the slack in the star forward’s absence.
Black is averaging a career-best 17.4 PRA per game this season, and he’s hit the Over in eight of 16 games, including three straight. Black is logging 27 minutes per outing, and he’s offered strong production for Orlando off the bench.
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Knicks vs Magic SGP
Desmond Bane Over 30.5 points+rebounds+assists
Anthony Black Over 17.5 points+rebounds+assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: Prop Palooza
Jalen Brunson is averaging 28 points per game this season. He’s scored at least that many in three straight games and eight of 12 overall.
Knicks vs Magic SGP
Desmond Bane Over 30.5 points+rebounds+assists
Anthony Black Over 17.5 points+rebounds+assists
Jalen Brunson Over 27.5 points
Knicks vs Magic odds
Spread: Knicks -1.5 | Magic +1.5
Moneyline: Knicks -120 | Magic +100
Over/Under: Over 229 | Under 229
Knicks vs Magic betting trend to know
The Orlando Magic have hit the team total Over in 27 of their last 42 games (+9.60 Units / 20% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Magic.
How to watch Knicks vs Magic
Location
Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Date
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Tip-off
3:00 p.m. ET
TV
MSG, FDSN-FL
Knicks vs Magic latest injuries
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