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Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction & Stats

Date: Wed 31 Mar 2027
Tip-off: 00:00
Scheduled
Position#20
Record4-7
FormLLLWW
Points / game108.5
Allowed / game114.0
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.2/10
Around normal
4.8/10
Around normal
Position#15
Record6-5
FormWWWWL
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game103.5
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Orlando Magic v New York Knicks
30 Mar 2027
ORL v NYK
upcoming
28 Mar 2027
ORL v NYK
upcoming
22 Nov 2025
ORL133
NYK121
27 Dec 2024
ORL85
NYK108
15 Dec 2024
ORL91
NYK100
14 Feb 2024
ORL118
NYK100
29 Dec 2023
ORL117
NYK108
23 Mar 2023
ORL111
NYK106
07 Feb 2023
ORL98
NYK102
03 Apr 2022
ORL88
NYK118
22 Oct 2021
ORL96
NYK121
17 Feb 2021
ORL107
NYK89
30 Oct 2019
ORL95
NYK83
03 Apr 2019
ORL114
NYK100
18 Nov 2018
ORL131
NYK117
22 Feb 2018
ORL113
NYK120
08 Nov 2017
ORL112
NYK99
06 Mar 2017
ORL105
NYK113
01 Mar 2017
ORL90
NYK101
25 Nov 2015
ORL100
NYK91
11 Apr 2015
ORL79
NYK80
11 Feb 2015
ORL89
NYK83
21 Feb 2014
ORL129
NYK121
23 Dec 2013
ORL98
NYK103
05 Jan 2013
ORL106
NYK114
13 Nov 2012
ORL89
NYK99
05 Apr 2012
ORL80
NYK96
01 Mar 2011
ORL116
NYK110
30 Dec 2010
ORL112
NYK103
09 Apr 2010
ORL118
NYK103
02 Dec 2009
ORL118
NYK104
10 Apr 2009
ORL95
NYK105
21 Mar 2009
ORL110
NYK103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic win
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Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks win
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Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
93-115
93
115
-22
83avg 103
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
W
111-102
111
102
+9
108avg 103
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
L
99-129
99
129
-30
86avg 103
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
121-114
121
114
+7
120avg 103
A30/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
97-108
97
108
-11
91avg 103
H01/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
94-103
94
103
-9
84avg 103
H03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#19
L
104-117
104
117
-13
102avg 103
A06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#9
L
119-126 OT
119
126
-7
104avg 103
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
107-100
107
100
+7
98avg 103
A11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
123-108
123
108
+15
116avg 103
A12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-26
25-31
15-29
33-29
21-28
27-24
23-23
40-27
25-32
28-37
23-34
23-26
31-27
33-28
31-33
26-26
23-24
27-31
24-22
23-31
33-28
26-32
9-19
26-24
26-33
25-30
22-33
31-21
19-31
22-26
37-20
32-33
34-27
23-25
27-24
23-24
29-34
37-25
19-28
38-21
219.0Avg total
106.8Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)108.5114.0222.5-5.536%
Season at home (4)102.2114.5216.8-12.20%
Season away (7)112.0113.7225.7-1.757%
Last 10 (10)106.8112.2219.0-5.440%
Last 5 (5)109.4110.8220.2-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)105.0110.2215.2-5.238%
vs Similar (8)106.4114.9221.2-8.538%
vs Weaker (6)121.3110.5231.8+10.8100%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#2
L
103-107
103
107
-4
100avg 107
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
102-111
102
111
-9
90avg 107
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#8
W
111-97
111
97
+14
107avg 107
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
133-127
133
127
+6
124avg 107
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
93-98
93
98
-5
84avg 107
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
103-90
103
90
+13
99avg 107
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
135-105
135
105
+30
136avg 107
H05/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
109-97
109
97
+12
101avg 107
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
117-85
117
85
+32
116avg 107
H11/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
107-115
107
115
-8
105avg 107
H12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-26
22-24
24-33
30-24
28-21
24-27
23-23
27-40
25-38
26-12
37-13
23-34
34-33
22-29
34-34
43-31
21-29
23-24
24-24
25-21
27-21
24-23
24-35
28-11
43-21
41-31
29-27
22-26
26-27
37-26
25-17
21-27
26-21
32-13
27-38
32-13
23-33
30-26
23-23
31-33
214.5Avg total
111.3Scored
103.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)110.3103.5213.7+6.855%
Season at home (7)110.7101.3212.0+9.457%
Season away (4)109.5107.2216.8+2.250%
Last 10 (10)111.3103.2214.5+8.160%
Last 5 (5)114.298.4212.6+15.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)103.0107.0210.0-4.00%
vs Similar (6)105.5101.2206.7+4.383%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)116.4101.8218.3+14.674%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +4.6+4.6Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: +2.2+2.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +4.6+4.6Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: +2.2+2.2
Orlando MagicNew York Knicks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
45-57
45
57
-12
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
L
53-69
53
69
-16
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#17
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A30/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H01/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#19
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#9
L
41-57
41
57
-16
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
66-59
66
59
+7
A12/11
NBA
111.3Avg total
53.4Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.256.7113.9+0.550%-
Last 30 at home (13)60.055.4115.4+4.662%-
Last 30 away (17)55.157.8112.8-2.741%-
Last 10 (10)53.457.9111.3-4.530%-
Last 5 (5)54.858.2113.0-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)54.955.7110.6-0.844%-
vs Similar (8)57.958.8116.6-0.938%-
vs Weaker (6)62.556.8119.3+5.783%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#2
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#8
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
51-44
51
44
+7
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
84-52
84
52
+32
H05/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
58-34
58
34
+24
H11/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H12/11
NBA
106.6Avg total
56.1Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.351.9110.2+6.467%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.552.6111.1+5.975%-
Last 30 away (14)58.151.2109.3+6.957%-
Last 10 (10)56.150.5106.6+5.660%-
Last 5 (5)61.848.4110.2+13.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)49.050.099.0-1.00%-
vs Similar (6)50.855.3106.2-4.550%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)60.751.1111.8+9.574%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 103.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.2 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.923.6
52.6%
54.0%47.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.313.2
32.8%
35.1%39.6
🏀 Free throws23.217.1
73.7%
77.1%17.1
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.4 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.422.7
46.0%
54.0%45.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.314.2
37.1%
35.1%42.6
🏀 Free throws24.818.9
76.2%
77.1%18.9
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Mar 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLLLLWLWL
New York Knicks
LWWWWLWWLL
#20
League position
#15
-8.1
Net rating
+1.6
104.5
Offensive rating
108.2
112.6
Defensive rating
106.5
50.9%
Effective FG%
50.2%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
15.7%
Turnover %
13.8%
25.9%
Off. rebound %
28.2%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.28
32.8%
3-point %
37.1%
67.4%
Assist %
65.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.5 · 108.2Defence112.6 · 106.5Shooting50.9% · 50.2%3-point %32.8% · 37.1%Ball care15.7% · 13.8%Off. rebounds25.9% · 28.2%Free throws0.27 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ New York Knicks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Orlando Magic wins
5
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26AUtah Jazz123-108
11/11/26ASacramento Kings107-100
08/11/26AGolden State Warriors119-126 OT
06/11/26APhoenix Suns104-117
03/11/26HWashington Wizards94-103
01/11/26HBoston Celtics97-108
30/10/26AToronto Raptors121-114
28/10/26AToronto Raptors99-129
25/10/26ANew York Knicks111-102
23/10/26HMinnesota Timberwolves93-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26HCleveland Cavaliers107-115
11/11/26HMilwaukee Bucks117-85
08/11/26ACleveland Cavaliers109-97
05/11/26HChicago Bulls135-105
03/11/26HBrooklyn Nets103-90
30/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers93-98
29/10/26AChicago Bulls133-127
28/10/26HDetroit Pistons111-97
25/10/26HOrlando Magic102-111
23/10/26ABoston Celtics103-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW36%
HomeLLLL0%
AwayWLLWW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1147
Win %36%0%57%
Points / game108.5102.2112.0
Allowed / game114.0114.5113.7
Point differential-5.5-12.2-1.7
Avg total222.5216.8225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%0%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %9%0%14%
New York Knicks
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL55%
HomeWWWWL57%
AwayLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1174
Win %55%57%50%
Points / game110.3110.7109.5
Allowed / game103.5101.3107.2
Point differential+6.8+9.4+2.2
Avg total213.7212.0216.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+45%57%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)-0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
2 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
3 San Antonio Spurs1210283%119.2108.0+11.2
4 Houston Rockets129375%115.4106.5+8.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers129375%110.2109.2+1.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves118373%118.1107.0+11.1
7 Portland Trail Blazers118373%119.5112.3+7.3
8 Detroit Pistons107370%112.7104.6+8.1
9 Golden State Warriors128467%119.3111.5+7.8
10 Oklahoma City Thunder128467%111.1106.9+4.2
11 Memphis Grizzlies117464%117.9111.9+6.0
12 Dallas Mavericks117464%114.9110.3+4.6
13 Denver Nuggets106460%114.5113.3+1.2
14 Atlanta Hawks127558%118.2116.2+2.1
15 New York Knicks116555%110.3103.5+6.8
16 Cleveland Cavaliers126650%116.4114.3+2.1
17 Toronto Raptors115645%114.5111.9+2.5
18 Miami Heat115645%115.7120.0-4.3
19 Phoenix Suns104640%112.8118.1-5.3
20 Orlando Magic114736%108.5114.0-5.5
21 Charlotte Hornets114736%98.8110.4-11.5
22 Indiana Pacers124833%111.6114.0-2.4
23 Washington Wizards124833%107.5113.4-5.9
24 New Orleans Pelicans124833%116.9124.2-7.3
25 Brooklyn Nets113827%110.2115.3-5.1
26 Los Angeles Clippers102820%112.2118.1-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls101910%113.3128.8-15.5
28 Sacramento Kings111109%108.3121.0-12.7
29 Utah Jazz121118%106.6118.1-11.5
30 Milwaukee Bucks121118%106.8121.3-14.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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