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The New York Knicks will face the Orlando Magic in one of two NBA games scheduled for Saturday. This will be the fourth matchup of the season between these teams. The Magic have the upper hand in the series, leading 2-1.
Orlando (15-10) is putting together an impressive campaign in the Eastern Conference, holding fourth place, five games behind the Detroit Pistons in first place.
Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have led the team. Wagner is averaging 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Banchero has also been solid, recording 20.2 ppg, 7.9 rpg and 3.8 apg.
The Knicks (17-7), meanwhile, have done even better than their opponents, firmly holding second place, trailing the Pistons by two-and-a-half games.
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Jalen Brunson is leading the charge in New York with averages of 28.3 ppg, 6.3 apg and 3.1 rpg. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.1 ppg, 12.0 rpg and 3.3 apg.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic game details
The Knicks-Magic game is scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET from T-Mobile Arena. Fans can catch the live broadcast of the matchup on Amazon Prime Video. Alternatively, the game can be streamed with NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic betting lines
Moneyline: Knicks (-218) vs. Magic (+340)
Spread: Knicks (-5.5) vs. Magic (+5.5)
Total (O/U): Knicks (o223.5) -110 vs. Magic (u223.5) -110
Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic preview
The Orlando Magic have historically had the upper hand against the Knicks, though their rivalry has been close. The Magic have won 70 out of 137 regular-season games between the teams.
Orlando has extended its lead in the 2025-26 season, winning two out of three games against New York. The teams last met on Dec. 7 with the Knicks winning 106-100.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic predicted starting lineups
Knicks
G: Jalen Brunson | G: Josh Hart | F: Mikal Bridges | F: OG Anunoby | C: Karl-Anthony Towns
Magic
G: Jalen Suggs | G: Desmond Bane | F: Tristan Da Silva | F: Paolo Banchero | C: Wendell Carter Jr.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic betting tips
Jalen Brunson has an over/under of 28.5 points for Saturday’s game. This is slightly higher than his season average, but he has been stellar against the Magic, averaging 31.3 ppg in three games. Taking the over is the safer bet.
Paolo Banchero, meanwhile, has an over/under of 21.5 points against the Knicks. He has been struggling lately, averaging 15 ppg in his last five appearances. It is unlikely that he will bounce back against a solid defense like New York’s, making the under the safer bet.
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic prediction
Bookmakers have the Knicks as heavy favorites to win Saturday’s game against the Magic. Riding a four-game winning streak, New York looks set to tie up the series on Saturday.
Our prediction: The Knicks to win.
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