The New York Knicks travel south to face the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Saturday in what could be a closely contested Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams have won 7 of their last 10 games and are playing well early on. Will the Magic continue their winning ways at home, or will the Knicks win a second straight road game? Continue reading to get my Knicks vs Magic prediction.
Our Knicks vs Magic Pick
Pick: New York Knicks -1.5
Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Knicks @ Orlando Magic
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
- Broadcast: NBA TV
Key Storylines
Injuries are a concern for both teams heading into this game. OG Anunoby is out for the Knicks with a hamstring injury. Jalen Brunson is also questionable after missing some time due to an ankle injury sustained in a game against the Magic. Orlando is without Paolo Banchero and Moritz Wagner, as both teams will have to figure out a way to overcome their injuries to get a win in this game.
This contest is very important early in the season for both of these teams. New York is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and has a real shot to take the top seed based on what we’ve seen around the East early in the year. Orlando is in eighth place and could climb the standings quickly by holding serve at home in games like this one.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Recent Meeting: The Magic beat the Knicks 124–107 in their last meeting, showcasing strong shooting (49%) and ball movement at Madison Square Garden.
- ATS Trends: New York is 8-6 against the spread so far this season. Orlando is 8-8 against the spread going into this game.
- Totals Trends: The Magic have gone over the total 9 times in 16 games thus far. The Knicks have gone over the total in 9 of their first 14 contests.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop Idea |
|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson (NYK) | Under 27.5 Points |
| Karl‑Anthony Towns (NYK) | Over 21.5 Points |
| Franz Wagner (ORL) | Under 6.5 Rebounds |
Knicks vs Magic Model Projection
Score Projection: Knicks 116 – Magic 113
Win Probability: Knicks 54%, Magic 46%
Final Thoughts
Orlando won on the road over the Knicks in the first matchup between these teams this season. I think that we are going to see the Knicks return the favor in this contest. The absence of Anunoby is harmful to the Knicks on both ends of the floor. But the Magic being without Banchero should hurt them more. As long as Brunson plays for the Knicks, they should be able to get their second straight road win in this contest.
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