Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction and Picks - December 7, 2025
Sunday afternoon on the NBA hardwood, and we have an Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction locked and loaded for you. The Magic come in off a 106-105 home win over the Knicks to move to 14-9 on the year. The Knicks come in at 15-7 on the year and they are off a 146-112 home win over the Jazz. The Magic have taken the first two meetings this year. Read on to see our Magic vs Knicks prediction.
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Magic Squeak Past Miami
The Magic’s most recent game was a 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on December 5, where Paolo Banchero returned from a groin injury and chipped in nine points and six rebounds, while Franz Wagner carried the offense with 32 points. Orlando nearly let a double‑digit lead slip away in the fourth quarter but held on thanks to clutch free throws and defensive stops in the final minute.
Offensively, Orlando has been strong all season, averaging 118.7 points per game (9th) while shooting 47.4% from the field (13th). Wagner has been the centerpiece, averaging over 23 points per game, while Desmond Bane has provided consistent scoring bursts, including multiple 30‑plus outings in recent weeks. Jalen Suggs has added perimeter shooting, and Anthony Black has stepped up during Banchero’s absence, averaging 15 points over the last 10 games. The Magic rebound well, pulling down 44.9 boards per game (10th), which helps them generate second‑chance opportunities.
Defensively, Orlando allows 113.9 points per game (9th) and holds opponents to 47.4% shooting (18th). They’ve been particularly effective at limiting free‑throw opportunities, with opponents shooting just 77.1% from the line (5th). Injuries remain a factor: Moritz Wagner (knee, out) continues to rehab, while Banchero is easing back into full minutes after his groin strain. With Wagner and Suggs in rhythm and Banchero returning, Orlando has the depth to challenge New York’s high‑powered offense.
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Knicks Completely Crush The Jazz
The Knicks’ most recent game was a 146–112 demolition of the Jazz at Madison Square Garden on December 5, a night defined by a 23–0 opening burst and Jalen Brunson’s 33-point clinic from every level. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 9 rebounds, Miles McBride bombed in 22 on 7-for-10 from deep, and New York never let Utah breathe; the Knicks finished 56% from the field and 50% from three, piling up 30 assists and dominating the glass. It wasn’t just a good win—it was a statement about pace, shot quality, and how quickly they can flip a game when Brunson controls the rhythm and the role players bring jet fuel from the arc.
Offensively, this group has teeth: 121.4 points per game, 47.6% shooting, and a top‑five three‑point percentage at 37.8%—numbers that show up because Brunson’s gravity creates clean catch‑and‑shoot looks for McBride, Bridges, and OG, and Towns punishes single coverage. The Jazz game was the template: 21 threes on 50%, 30 assists, and only 12 turnovers—drive, kick, and trust the extra pass. It’s also a reminder of depth—Jordan Clarkson’s 16 off the bench, Hart’s connective tissue everywhere, and Mitchell Robinson’s rim running and offensive boards—giving Tom Thibodeau multiple ways to manufacture points without forcing shots.
Defensively, the Knicks sit near the top in points allowed (113.0), opponent field goal percentage (46.4%), and overall rebounding, which matters in the margins when the offense takes care of itself. Utah managed 112, but on 40% shooting and a heavy diet of contested jumpers; New York’s switching, strong hands at the nail, and Robinson’s backline deter the easy stuff. The one vulnerability is the arc—37.1% allowed—but Thibs will trade a few semi‑contested threes for protected paint and limited free throws. Health-wise, they’re clean enough—role players in and out of DNPs, but the core is intact—which keeps the rotations tight and the identity consistent.
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Pick
Magic vs Knicks Spread Pick
- Knicks -3.5 (5 Units)
The Knicks -3.5 looks like the right side because they’re coming off a 146–112 blowout win over Utah, a game where Jalen Brunson poured in 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 with nine boards. Miles McBride’s seven threes gave them another dimension, and the Knicks finished at 56% from the field with 30 assists. That kind of offensive rhythm, combined with their ability to start fast — opening on a 23–0 run — shows how dangerous they are when the ball is moving. Against Orlando, who just edged Miami 106–105, New York’s depth and shooting should be the difference, especially with Brunson and Towns both in strong form.
The other angle is New York’s defense, which ranks 4th in points allowed (113.0 per game) and has been steady in limiting opponents inside the arc. Orlando has talent with Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, but the Magic rely heavily on efficiency in the paint and rebounding to stay competitive. The Knicks counter with Towns, Mitchell Robinson, and Josh Hart, giving them the size and versatility to neutralize those strengths. Even if Orlando slows the pace, New York’s balance of scoring and defensive consistency makes them well-positioned to cover the 3.5, especially at Madison Square Garden where they’ve been dominant.
Magic vs Knicks Over/Under Pick
- Over 232.5 (4 Units)
The Over 232.5 looks like a strong angle in Knicks–Magic because both teams are playing at a pace and efficiency that drives high totals. New York just dropped 146 points on Utah, shooting 56% from the field and 50% from three, with Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride leading a barrage from deep. Orlando, meanwhile, put up 106 in their win over Miami, and they’ve averaged 118.7 points per game (9th) this season with Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero carrying the scoring load. Both teams rank top‑10 in rebounding, which means extra possessions, and while each defense is solid, the Knicks allow 113.0 points per game and Orlando gives up 113.9, numbers that suggest neither side is shutting the other down. With New York’s perimeter shooting and Orlando’s ability to attack inside, this matchup has the right ingredients for a game that clears the 232.5 total.
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