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Orlando Magic at New York Knicks: preview and win probability

Orlando Magic visit New York Knicks. Magic are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Knicks are 0-1 and have gone W-L-W-W-L in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Knicks: about 83% to win, with a projected score of Orlando Magic 109, New York Knicks 119. A win for Magic would count as a real upset. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 8 times in our recent records. Knicks lead 5-3, and the average margin has been 3.4 points in favor of Knicks.

On the injury report, Anthony Black (ORL), Jonathan Isaac (ORL), Izaiyah Nelson (ORL), and Noah Penda (ORL) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Knicks come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Knicks.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Dec 13: NYK 132, ORL 120
  • Dec 7: ORL 100, NYK 106
  • Nov 22: NYK 121, ORL 133
  • Nov 12: ORL 124, NYK 107
  • Jan 6: ORL 103, NYK 94

Injury report

Orlando Magic
  • Anthony Black Out · back Oct 23
  • Jonathan Isaac Out · back Oct 23
  • Izaiyah Nelson Out · back Nov 18
  • Noah Penda Out · back Nov 18
New York Knicks

No reported injuries.

Win probability

17%
83%
MagicKnicks

Projected score: Magic 109, Knicks 119

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

ORLNYK
Record0-10-1
Last 5WLLLLWLWWL
Points per game125100
Allowed per game132106
Days of rest34
Rating15391716

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