Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction and Preview - Dec. 7 | 2025-26 NBA Season

There are seven games on Sunday, including the Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden. It will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Magic winning the first two on Nov. 12 and 22.

The Magic have also won three in a row against the Knicks, dating back to Jan. 6 last season. Orlando's two wins this season have an average margin of 14.5 points. Nevertheless, both teams have been playing well with an identical record of 7-3 in their last 10 games.

The Knicks are in the final game of their three-game homestand, beating the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz via wide margins. The Magic, on the other hand, are coming off a close win over the Miami Heat.

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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Magic (+135) vs. Knicks (-162)

Spread: Magic +3.5 (-105) vs. Knicks -3.5 (-115)

Total (O/U): O232.5 (-110), U232.5 (-110)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Preview

Sunday's game is scheduled for an early 12 p.m. EST tipoff. It will be held at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York City. The game will be televised locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida in Orlando and the MSG Network in New York.

It's also available on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and NBA League Pass, which are all paid subscription platforms.

The first meeting of the season between the teams was on Nov. 12 at MSG. Paolo Banchero suffered an injury and was ruled out for the season. Instead of getting blown out without their best player, the Magic outplayed the Knicks to earn the 124-107 win. Franz Wagner had 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists.

On their second matchup, 10 days later in Orlando, the game was closer, though the Magic still got the better of the Knicks without Bancher again. Wagner dropped 37 points, six rebounds and seven assists, while Jalen Brunson had 33 points, three rebounds and 11 assists.

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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Predicted Starting Lineups

Magic

G - Jalen Suggs | G - Desmond Bane | F - Franz Wagner | F - Paolo Banchero | C - Wendell Carter Jr.

Knicks

G - Jalen Brunson | G - Mikal Bridges | F - Josh Hart | F - OG Anunoby | C - Karl-Anthony Towns

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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Betting Tips

Jalen Brunson has an over/under of 29.5 points. He's averaging 26.5 points against the Magic in his career with New York. Take your money and bet on UNDER (-117).

Franz Wagner is favored to go UNDER (-125) 21.5 points despite averaging 30.5 points against the Knicks this season. Bet on OVER (-107) since Paolo Banchero is still on a minutes restriction.

Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.5 ppg this season and has an over/under of 21.5 points against the Magic. Bet on KAT to score 22 points or less against the Magic.

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Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are the slight favorites to beat the Magic even though they are 0-2 against them this season. The prediction is a win for the Knicks, with the total going OVER 232.5 points.