NBA Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, March 1, 2011
By Drew Sharper
ORLANDO, FL (TheSpread) – The Orlando Magic look to take the New York Knicks down a peg on Tuesday when the two meet. Here is a breakdown of my pick for this game.
Orlando is 38-22 on the season and 23-9 at home. The Magic have won two straight and 7 of their last 10 games. New York is 30-27 on the season and 14-15 on the road. The Knicks have won 5 of their last 10.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have released their odds for this game and they have made the Magic a 7.5-point favorite at home against New York. The over/under total has been set at 211 points. Here are some trends to consider and my pick for tonight’s game:
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic, 7PM ET (View Matchup)
The Knicks are 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games in Orlando but 4-1 ATS in their last 5 against the Southeast Division. Orlando is only 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games against a team with a winning record. New York is coming off a big win and I expect them to carry that momentum into Orlando, against a Magic team that has been inconsistent over recent months. I will take the Knicks plus the points.
NBA FREE PICK: NEW YORK KNICKS +7.5