After Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in a loss to the Bulls, the Knicks will host the Magic on Monday night. With New York laying double-digit points and the total sitting at 209.5 points, what’s the best bet in tonight’s Magic vs. Knicks matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Orlando Magic (+11.5) at New York Knicks (-11.5); o/u 209.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 6, 2025
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: N/A
Magic vs. Knicks Public Betting: Bettors Leaning towards NY
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing the Knicks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Bitadze accumulates 11 points vs. Raptors
Goga Bitadze accumulated 11 points (3-of-9 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and three blocked shots in 30 minutes in Friday’s 106-97 win over the Raptors. Finishing three assists shy of a triple-double, Bitadze has recorded a double-double in four of his last five outings. Providing top-50 per-game value in 9-cat formats over the past month, the 6-foot-11 center is rostered in 64% of Yahoo leagues. The better Bitadze plays, the more likely he’ll hold onto his place in the starting lineup when Paolo Banchero returns, with Wendell Carter Jr. heading to the bench.
Towns questionable to face Orlando
Karl-Anthony Towns (right patellar tendinopathy) is questionable to play against Orlando on Monday. Towns injured his right leg during the fourth quarter of their loss on Saturday, and now there is a chance that he misses their matchup with the 76ers because of a knee issue in the same leg. Precious Achiuwa would likely move into the starting lineup if Towns is sidelined, with Jericho Sims filling the backup center minutes.
Magic vs. Knicks NBA Prediction:
Take the under. In the last 10 meetings between these two teams, the under is 8-2. The Magic have also cashed three straight unders and is 8-2 to the under in their last 10 games overall. On the other side, the under has hit in two out of the Knicks’ last three games.
Magic vs. Knicks Betting Prediction: UNDER 209.5