Magic vs. Knicks, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Sunday, December 7, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an Eastern Conference clash between two of the top teams on Sunday, Dec. 7. Read our Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks prediction along with other NBA Picks. The Magic are 14-9 and they are in fourth place in the East. Orlando has won four of their last five games, while they have also earned back-to-back road game victories. But, the Magic are going against one of the top home teams in the sport. The Knicks are 15-7 and they have a 12-1 home record. New York has won five straight home games by at least eight points. These two teams will get with tip-off set for 12 P.M. EST.
Orlando stringing together win-after-win
Orlando is 14-9 overall this season. They are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference as they are four games back of the Pistons for first place. The Magic are 5-5 when they have played on the road. The Magic have won seven of their last nine games. Orlando has also won four of their last five outings. The Magic have also won back-to-back road games, too.
In their last game, the Magic defeated Miami 1606-105 at home on Friday, Dec. 5. Orlando led by as much as 10 points in the win as they shot 41% from the field and 35% from behind the arc. Orlando was outscored 52-48 in the lane, but they forced 15 turnovers, which led to 19 points. Franz Wagner led the team with 32 points on 12-for-22 shooting in the win.
Wagner leads the team with 23.4 points per game. Wendell Carter Jr. is grabbing 7.6 rebounds, while Jalen Suggs is passing for 4.7 assists per game.
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Orlando is the 10th-ranked efficient offensive team in the league. The Magic are also the fifth-ranked defensively efficient team, while they are also the seventh-best rebounding team.
Orlando is averaging 118.7 points per game, which places them ninth overall. The Magic are hitting 47.4% from the field, placing them 13th. Orlando is the 24th-ranked 3-point shooting team, making 34.4% from behind the arc.
On defense, Orlando is allowing 113.9 points per game, which ranks ninth. They are the 18th-ranked defense, allowing 47.4% from the field. The Magic are the 19th-ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 36.7% from behind the arc.
Orlando is 11-12 against the spread this season. They are 6-7 against the spread coming off a win. The Magic are 7-7 against the spread with one day's rest. Orlando is also 6-4 against the spread when playing on the road. Orlando is 4-1 against the spread when they have been underdogs. The over is 13-10 when Orlando has played this season. The over is 4-1 as an underdog. The over is 7-3 when the Magic have played on the road.
Key injuries for Magic
none
Knicks dominating at home this year
New York is 15-7 overall this season. The Knicks are in second place in the East as they are 2.5 games back of the Pistons. New York is 12-1 when they have played at home. They have won six of their last seven games entering Sunday's game. The Knicks have won five straight home games by at least eight points.
In their last game, the Knicks defeated Utah 146-112 at home on Friday, Dec. 5. It was an easy wire-to-wire win for New York, as they started the game with a 20-0 lead. The Knicks are shooting 56% from the field and 50% from behind the 3-point line. They out-rebounded Utah 46-37, while they also out-scored Utah 54-36 in the lane. Jalen Brunson led the team with 33 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
Brunson is averaging 27.9 points and 6.3 assists, which both lead the team. Karl-Anthony Towns is grabbing a team-high 11.9 rebounds per game, too.
The Knicks are averaging 121.4 points per game, which ranks fifth. They are the 12th-ranked shooting team, making 47.6% from the field. New York is hitting 37.8% from behind the 3-point line, placing them fifth-best.
On defense, New York is allowing 113 points per game, which ranks fourth. They are the 10th-ranked defensive team, allowing 46.4% from the field. Opponents are hitting 37.1% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 24th.
The Knicks are 14-8 against the spread this season. New York is 12-1 against the spread when playing at home. They are 11-1 against the spread when they have been a home favorite. New York is also 11-7 against the spread against teams from the East. The over is 12-10 when the Knicks have played this year. The over is 7-5 when the Knicks have been a home favorite. The over is 7-5 on equal rest.
Key injuries for Knicks
- Karl Anthony Towns (calf), questionable
- Landry Shamet (shoulder), out
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Picks
Magic vs Knicks Spread Pick
- New York Knicks -3.5 (5 units)
Home court advantage is a real thing for the Knicks and they have taken it to heart this year. The fans have packed Madison Square Garden and New York has obliged with great hoops. The Knicks are 12-1 when playing at home this year and they won’t be stopped when playing the Magic. Yes, Orlando has improved recently, winning seven of their last nine games. But, they needed a late escape to come away with a home win over Miami in their last time out. The Knicks are rolling with every home win being by at least eight points. They rank fifth-best in scoring, while they are also the fourth-best defensive scoring team. The team thrives around consistency on both ends of the floor and Orlando simply doesn’t have the firepower to compete in a tough environment. The Knicks are 11-1 against the spread when they have been a home favorite. Orlando is 6-7 against the spread coming off a win.
Take the Knicks to cover.
Magic vs Knicks Over/Under Pick
- Over 232.5 (5 units)
The Knicks play a slow brand of basketball as they rank fifth slowest in pace. But, they make up for it in offensive efficiency. The Knicks rank second in the NBA in that statistic as they are constantly making the right moves towards the basket. The Magic rank 11th fastest in the league as they will get many chances in transition to score, too. Orlando and New York both rank inside the top-nine in points per game, which will allow for a high-scoring affair. The over is 7-5 when the Knicks have been a home favorite. The over is 4-1 as an underdog for Orlando. The over is also 7-3 when the Magic have played on the road.
Take the over on Sunday.
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