Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction: the Magic's chances of success are not high

Prediction for the Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks match will occur on December 16. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Orlando Magic

The Magic have improved each season and are firmly established as a contender in the Eastern Conference. Jamal Mosley's side tops the defensive rating, allowing an average of 103.8 points per game. Orlando is also firmly in playoff contention, sitting third in the East with a 17-10 record.

Notably, Orlando's results have not deteriorated significantly without key players. Yes, the Magic lost their last game without Franz Wagner and Paolo Banquero to Milwaukee 109:114 and were eliminated in the quarter-finals, but before that, they beat a tough Phoenix team 115:110 at home.

New York Knicks

Like Orlando, the Knicks were knocked out of the NBA Cup at the quarter-final stage. At home, Tom Thibodeau's side could not cope with Atlanta, scoring just over a hundred points in a 100:108 defeat against one of the worst defenses of the season.

It was the Knickerbockers' tenth defeat in 25 games this season. New York is fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, just behind Orlando. The Knicks' progress on defense this season is also worth noting. So far, they are in the top 10 in defensive rating, giving up an average of 110.9 points per game.

Expert Betting Tips

Orlando will be without the services of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner for the next game, making the Magic's chances of success much more difficult. However, Orlando is a systematic team that doesn't rely on individual players as much as they did when they beat Phoenix with Kevin Durant. Jamal Mosley's side will at least be able to maintain a positive lead. We also like the Magic to have the best defense of the season and the Knicks to be in the top 10 in average field goal percentage, so we want a lower total.