The Orlando Magic (0-2) and New York Knicks (0-2) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT from Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. The game will be broadcast live on MSG.
The Knicks are 7.5-point favorites on the spread (Knicks -7.5), with the over/under set at 223.5 total points. The Knicks are -310 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Magic are listed as +250 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Magic vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, October 25.
Magic vs Knicks Prediction
- Magic vs Knicks pick: Jalen Suggs Under 5.5 Assists (+110)
Our Magic vs Knicks best bet is on Jalen Suggs to record under 5.5 assists, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Magic vs Knicks Odds
- Magic vs Knicks spread: Magic +7.5 (-109), Knicks -7.5 (-111)
- Magic vs Knicks over/under: 223.5 (-113o / -107u)
- Magic vs Knicks moneyline: Magic +250, Knicks -310
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Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Orlando enters Madison Square Garden desperately searching for answers after an ugly 0-2 homestand to start the season.
Following an opening-night defeat against Atlanta, the Magic were thoroughly dismantled on Friday in a 23-point blowout against Minnesota. Rebounding was a major liability, as the Timberwolves dominated the boards 60-43 and grabbed 21 offensive rebounds that produced 17 second-chance points.
Perimeter shooting was just as cold, with Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane combining to shoot a dismal 2-for-15 from three-point range.
Making matters significantly worse, franchise centerpiece Paolo Banchero has been ruled out after sitting out the fourth quarter with right ankle soreness, while Anthony Black is questionable due to a sprained right ankle.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The reigning NBA champion Knicks also find themselves at 0-2, but their ledger comes with understandable context. New York opened the schedule against two of the league's heavyweights, dropping a six-point battle to Philadelphia at home before falling by four points to the Celtics at TD Garden.
This home tilt presents an ideal bounce-back spot for the champions to re-establish control against a shorthanded Eastern Conference opponent.
With Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Jalen Brunson leading the core, New York holds a significant structural and tactical edge, particularly with Banchero sidelined on the opposing end.
Magic vs Knicks Pick, Betting Analysis
Backing Jalen Suggs Under 5.5 Assists is the premier angle for Sunday's matchup. Suggs recorded five assists against Atlanta and six versus Minnesota, and taking the under offers strong analytical value against a deflated offensive setup. Action PRO projects Suggs for just 3.89 assists, creating an edge of nearly 34% against current market pricing.
The baseline assumption that Banchero's absence automatically funnels more assist opportunities to Suggs overlooks Orlando's systemic scoring breakdown. Banchero is Orlando's primary offensive engine, drawing double teams and creating open drive-and-kick sequences for perimeter shooters.
Without his gravity collapsing defenses, New York's elite wing stoppers can aggressively trap Suggs at the point of attack, switch pick-and-rolls, and stay glued to Orlando's perimeter targets.
Furthermore, an assist requires the recipient to actually convert the shot. Facing an aggressive Knicks half-court defense with a cold-shooting supporting cast in the hostile environment of Madison Square Garden will severely limit clean conversion opportunities.
With Orlando likely struggling to produce efficient looks in the half-court, take the under on Suggs' assist total.
Pick: Jalen Suggs Under 5.5 Assists (+110, bet365)
Magic vs Knicks Betting Trends
