An NBA Game Day Preview between the Orlando Magic Vs. New York Knicks– StatementGames alternative Fantasy Basketball, play for FREE and WIN CASH Rewards.
When: 12:00 PM EST, January 18, 2021
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: NBATV
Point Spread: Knicks +1.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 206.5
Orlando Magic
Record: 3-8
Road Record: 1-4
ATS: 7-6
New York Knicks
Record: 6-8
Home Record: 2-4
ATS: 6-8
Orlando Magic Vs. New York Knicks Game Day Preview
The New York Knicks have been an NBA Martin Luther King Day staple! They carry a 19-13 all-time home record on this Holiday and are back at MSG after playing on the road last year.
The Orlando Magic make the crossover dribble from Brooklyn to Manhattan for a 12PM EST Tip Off.
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic losing streak began Jan. 8, two days after point guard Markelle Fultz sustained a season-ending torn ACL injury.
The Magic were 6-2 with Fultz in the lineup. However, since the injury the loosing has begun. Three of their most recent losses have been by at least 22 points. But Orlando looked re-energized in a challenging situation.
“Let’s be honest — and I talked about this candidly with the group today — the Markelle injury has taken a lot out of us,” Magic head coach Steve Clifford said Saturday night. “We have other guys down too, but tonight was the first time since the Cleveland game where I think that we started to find a belief in a way that we could play, so we have a chance to take a step forward.”
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks ended a five-game losing streak yesterday by smashing the Celtics 105-75. The team led by as many as 37 points and the win was the franchise’s first 30-point victory since a 128-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on March 9, 2016.
The game featured another solid performance by Julius Randle who finished the contest with 20 points. The victory also served as a great present to coach Tom Thibodeau, who celebrated his 63rd birthday on Sunday.
“I told our players this: The way they’re practicing — the attitude, the approach and how they’re practicing — has been a positive,” Thibodeau said Sunday afternoon. “(On Friday) We played well enough to win on the road but didn’t close out the game we would’ve liked. Then (Saturday) in practice, I thought was terrific. As long as we’re doing the right things, I know we’ll improve and we’ll keep getting better.”
Magic Vs Knicks Facts
- Magic are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 games Vs Knicks.
- Over is 7-0-1 in Magic last 8 games as a road favorite.
- Knicks are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games playing on 0 days rest.
Orlando Magic Vs New York Knicks Alternative Fantasy Basketball-Statement Games Picks
Magic 103 Knicks 104
- 10 PT Pick: Aaron Gordon OVER 6.5 Rebounds
- 9 PT Pick: Julius Randle OVER 25.5 PTS
- 8 PT Pick: New York Knicks WILL WIN
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