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Orlando (5-6) at New York (7-3)
- When: Nov 12 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- TV: ESPN
Orlando vs New York Preview & Prediction
Spread: New York -4.5
Moneyline: New York (-195)
Total: 227.0
New York Knicks Betting Outlook
The Knicks are lighting up scoreboards like it’s 1994 never happened. Tuesday night’s 133-120 win over Memphis marked their third straight game scoring 130 or more, a new franchise record and extended their dominance at Madison Square Garden to a flawless 5-0 homestand.
Jalen Brunson keeps playing like a man possessed, dropping 32 points and 10 assists while making defenders look like practice cones. The Knicks jumped out to a 28-point lead but got a bit too comfortable, letting Memphis claw back within striking distance before sealing the deal late.
Coach Tom Thibodeau likely spent the postgame pacing and muttering “defense” like it’s a prayer, because New York still struggles to close games cleanly. If they can tighten things up on that end, the Knicks’ offense should keep humming against a Magic squad that’s far less consistent on the road.
Orlando Magic Betting Outlook
The Magic are coming off a thriller that could’ve given fans heartburn and hope all in one night. Orlando blew a late nine-point lead to Portland before a chaotic final sequence, Paolo Banchero tied it on a layup, then stole the in-bounds pass to set up Desmond Bane’s miracle 27-foot buzzer-beater.
It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win, especially for a young team learning to close out tight games. The Magic shot an abysmal 26.7% from deep, but their hustle and defensive grit kept them in it. Coach Jamahl Mosley praised the resilience, saying the team “stuck with the process” — which is coach-speak for “thank God that went in.”
If Orlando wants to steal one in New York, they’ll need to defend the perimeter better and slow down Brunson, who’s been slicing defenses like a Ginsu knife all month.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
The Knicks’ offense is red-hot, and Madison Square Garden has been a fortress lately. Orlando might hang around early, but New York’s firepower should be too much over four quarters.
Final Score: Knicks 119, Magic 111
Lean: New York -4.5
Total: Over 227.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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