- Orlando earned their 6th straight win after defeating the Nets in back-to-back games.
- The Knicks pounded the struggling Pelicans on Sunday, winning by a score of 118-95.
- These two teams last met on March 8, in a low-scoring clash that the Knicks won 98-74.
The 2024 NBA Cup has reached its final set of group stage games. Group A is still up for grabs in the East. Our Magic vs Knicks prediction involves the Knicks barely hanging on to win, while Orlando advances via Wild Card.
Magic are Scorching-Hot
The Magic enter this crucial NBA clash on a 6-game winning streak. They’ll be aiming to ride their momentum to a victory that would ensure Orlando advances to the bracket stage of the NBA Cup. That being said, they face an uphill battle in this game. While the Magic are the NBAs final undefeated team at home (9-0), they have been far less dangerous on the road (6-7). They are also likely to advance regardless of the result of this game.
Knicks Remain Inconsistent
With a far inferior +15 point differential in NBA Cup games, the Knicks need a win in this matchup to advance to the bracket round. New York is 6-2 at home and the favorite in this game, but hasn’t inspired much confidence in their recent results. 25+ point blowout wins against Washington, Denver, and New Orleans were split up by 15-point defeats in Dallas and Utah. The Knicks need this win to build momentum. Their depth remains lacking.
Magic vs Knicks Prediction: Knicks Survive a Thriller at Home
Orlando has won four of their last five games against the Knicks and typically plays them well. Both teams have had excellent defenses over the past few seasons, making this a historically low-scoring matchup. It should be much of the same in this game, especially with Magic star Paolo Banchero remaining sidelined. New York has had some uncharacteristic struggles on defense early on. If they overcome those, they should win it at home.
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