Pointspread: Orlando -1.5

Over/Under: 203

The Orlando Magic bring a three-game winning streak into Madison Square Garden tonight to face the New York Knicks, who have lost their last three games. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Orlando currently has a stranglehold on the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference with a five game lead over Atlanta, but it still has its sights set on winning the Southeast Division given that the Magic are just 3 ½-games in back of Miami. Their 97-86 win over Cleveland on Monday as a 12-point road favorite raised their overall record to 42-26 straight-up, but dropped them to 30-40-1 against the spread.

Dwight Howard scored 28 points and pulled down 18 rebounds against the Cavaliers and continues to lead the way for Orlando with 23 points and 14.3 rebounds a game. Jason Richardson is second in scoring with 14.2 points a game and Jameer Nelson leads the team in assists with six a game. The Magic are shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and scoring 99.7 points a game.

New York finds itself in desperate need of a few wins after falling to seventh-place in the East standings with a 4-6 SU record in its last 10 games. The Knicks followed up a 100-95 loss to Milwaukee this past Sunday as a two-point road favorite with a 96-86 loss to Boston as a 1 ½-point home underdog on Monday night. They are now 35-35 SU and 40-38-2 ATS.

With Amar?e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony each averaging around 25 points a game and Chauncey Billips averaging close to 20 it is no surprise that New York is the second highest scoring team in the NBA. The main problem with this team is its inability or lack of desire to play defense. The plan of trying to outscore your opponent every night is just not getting the job done.

Orlando has a 2-0 series edge this season with a 112-103 victory on Dec.30 as a 7 ½-point home favorite and a 116-110 win earlier this month as a seven-point home favorite. This time around the Knicks find a way to stop their recent slide in a game that goes well over the 203 point total line.

 

NBA Betting Preview: Orlando Magic at New York Knicks

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 197½.

Last time out for Boston, they were an 89-85 winner as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Celtics covered in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 174 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 100-95 loser as they battled the Bucks on the road. The Knicks failed to cover in the match as a 2-point favorite, while 195 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Boston: Team record: 49-19 SU, 32-34-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing New York is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New York

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Memphis are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

New York: Team record: 35-34 SU, 40-27-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games at home is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Boston home to Memphis, Wednesday, March 23 New York home to Orlando, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks

Pointspread: New York -4.5

Over/Under: 213.5

The Memphis Grizzlies will try and avenge last week?s two-point loss to the New York Knicks at home when the two teams meet again this Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be available on NBA League Pass.

Memphis is currently clinging to a two-game lead over Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are coming off a 105-82 romp over the LA Clippers this past Monday night as a 5 ½-point home favorite that raised their record to 37-31 straight-up on the year and 42-25-1 against the spread.

Injuries remain the big story for this team as Rudy Gay is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury and both Marc Gasol and Jason Williams are listed as questionable for this game. If they cannot go, look for Zach Randolph, who leads the team with 20.3 points and 12.7 rebounds a game and Mike Conley, who is the third leading scorer with 13.9 points and a team-high 6.6 assists a game, to fill the void.

The welcome home party in New York for Carmelo Anthony is over as three straight losses have cut its lead over Philadelphia for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference to just a half a game. Even more concerning are the back-to-back losses to Indiana in its last two games. First, the Knicks were crushed 106-93 last Sunday as a nine-point home favorite and then they dropped a 119-117 decision as a five-point road favorite on Tuesday. The recent setbacks have dropped them to 34-32 SU overall and 39-25-2 ATS.

Anthony and Amar?e Stoudemire are each averaging around 26 points a game and Billups is averaging close to 20, but a paper-thin defense continues to allow the losses to pile up. New York is second in the league in scoring but second-to-last in points allowed. It also has one of the worst rebounding differentials in the NBA.

The Knicks beat the Grizzlies 110-108 last Wednesday as a 4 ½-point road underdog and should be able to take advantage of Memphis?s depleted lineup to notch another victory at home. Stick with the Knicks to win and cover thepoints in this one to keep their current losing streak from reaching four.

 

NBA Betting Preview: Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks

The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 217.

In their last action, New York was a 106-93 loser at home against the Pacers. They failed to cover the 9.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (199) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Pacers were a 106-93 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Knicks. They covered the 9.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (199) made winners of UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 34-31 SU, 39-24-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Indiana The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing on the road against Indiana

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Memphis are 3-7 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Indiana: Team record: 28-38 SU, 29-34-3 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against New York The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing at home against New York

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Next up: New York home to Memphis, Thursday, March 17 Indiana at Boston, Wednesday, March 16

 

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 218.

In their last action, Indiana was a 108-98 loser on the road against the Raptors. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (206) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

New York lost its last outing, a 127-109 result against the Mavericks on March 10. The Knicks failed to cover in that game as a 5-point underdog, while the 236 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Indiana: Team record: 27-38 SU, 28-34-3 ATS Current streak: lost 6 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against New York

When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing New York are 6-4 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7

New York: Team record: 34-30 SU, 39-23-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing are 5-5 After playing Dallas are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Indiana home to New York, Tuesday, March 15 New York at Indiana, Tuesday, March 15

 

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks

Pointspread: Memphis 2 ½

Over/Under: 214

The New York Knicks will look to make it three wins in a row when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies this Wednesday night at FedEx Forum in Memphis. Game time is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV.

Since pulling off the blockbuster trade with Denver that finally brought Carmelo Anthony to the Big Apple, the Knicks have won five of their last eight games and two straight. New York hammered Atlanta 92-79 as a 3 ½-point road underdog this past Sunday and then followed it up with 131-109 rout of Utah as a six-point home favorite on Monday night. It now has an overall record of 33-29 straight-up and is 38-22-2 against the spread. The Knicks are currently in sixth-place in the Eastern Conference.

Amar?e Stoudimire still leads the team with 26.3 points and 8.3 rebounds a game, but Anthony is a close second in scoring with 25.9 points a game since joining the team and is also pulling down 6.3 boards a game. Chauncey Billips, who has averaged 23.2 points and six assists in his four games with the team, remains questionable for this one with a bruised leg.

Memphis has also been playing well as of late with three wins in its last four games including an impressive 104-103 victory over Dallas last Sunday as a 6 ½-point road favorite and a 107-101 win over Oklahoma City as a three-point home favorite this past Monday. The Grizzlies are clinging to the eighth spot in the Western Conference with an overall record of 36-29 SU. They have been especially good ATS this season with a record of 41-23-1.

Despite the fact that Memphis lost Rudy Gay for what could end up being the rest of the year, this team?s offensive production has not dropped off as guys like Tony Allen, Mike Conley, and Sam Young have been able to pick up the slack in his absence. It also does not hurt to have a guy like Zach Randolph on the roster, who leads the team with 20.2 points and 12.9 rebounds a game.

Head-to-head, Memphis has won four of the last six games SU and is 3-2-1 ATS. The total has gone ?over? in five of the last six meetings. Stick with the Grizzlies to win a cover this time around as they remain a tough team to beat at home with a 5-1 record ATS in their last six.

 

NBA Betting Preview - New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 4-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 204.

In their last action, New York was a 119-115 loser at home against the Cavaliers. They failed to cover the 12.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (234) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Atlanta lost its last outing, a 111-104 result against the Thunder on March 4. The Hawks failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point favorite, while the 215 combined points took the game OVER the total.

New York: Team record: 31-29 SU, 36-22-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 13 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Utah are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Atlanta: Team record: 37-25 SU, 28-34 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against New York is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New York

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Oklahoma City are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: New York home to Utah, Monday, March 7 Atlanta home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, March 8

 

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 212½.

Last time out for New York, they were a 91-86 winner as they battled the Heat on the road. The Knicks covered in the match as a 10-point underdog, while 177 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 100-86 winner as they battled the Bobcats at home. The Magic covered in the match as a 11-point favorite, while 186 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York: Team record: 30-27 SU, 34-21-2 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing New Orleans are 2-8 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a win are 4-6

Orlando: Team record: 38-22 SU, 27-31-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Charlotte are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Next up: New York home to New Orleans, Wednesday, March 2 Orlando at Miami, Thursday, March 3

 

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 205½.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 94-79 result against the Pistons on February 14. The Hawks covered in that game as a 4-point favorite, while the 173 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, New York was a 105-95 winner on the road against the Nets. They covered the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (200) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 34-20 SU, 25-29 ATS

is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against New York is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

New York: Team record: 27-26 SU, 32-19-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9 After playing New Jersey are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Atlanta at LA Lakers, Tuesday, February 22 New York home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, February 23

 

 

Hawks vs. Knicks

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 210½.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 92-86 winner on the road against the Celtics. They covered the 2?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (178) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

New York lost its last outing, a 116-108 result against the Clippers on February 9. The Knicks failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point favorite, while the 224 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Los Angeles: Team record: 37-16 SU, 24-29 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing New York LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against New York

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Orlando are 5-5 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

New York: Team record: 26-25 SU, 31-18-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 13 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: LA Lakers at Orlando, Sunday, February 13

 

Lakers vs. Knicks

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

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NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for New York, they were a 93-88 winner as they battled the Heat at home. The Knicks covered in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 181 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Atlanta was a 98-90 loser in its last match on the road against the Bucks. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 188 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New York: Team record: 24-21 SU, 28-15-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta is 14-4-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Detroit are 2-8 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta: Team record: 29-17 SU, 21-25 ATS

is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games when playing at home against New York is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Dallas are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: New York home to Detroit, Sunday, January 30 Atlanta at Dallas, Saturday, January 29

Knicks vs. Hawks

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 212.

Miami was a 120-103 winner in its last match at home against the Raptors. They covered the 10?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 223 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New York was a 115-106 winner in its last match at home against the Wizards. They covered the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 221 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Miami: Team record: 31-13 SU, 20-23-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

New York: Team record: 23-21 SU, 27-15-2 ATS

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing at home against Miami The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing Miami

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Washington are 2-8 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Miami home to Detroit, Friday, January 28 New York at Atlanta, Friday, January 28

 

Heat vs. Knicks

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ford Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

New York lost its last outing, a 101-92 result against the Spurs on January 21. The Knicks earned a push in that game as a 9-point underdog, while the 193 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Thunder were a 112-107 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Nuggets. They failed to cover the 3?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (219) made winners of UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 22-20 SU, 25-15-2 ATS Current streak: lost 5 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7

Oklahoma City: Team record: 27-15 SU, 22-20 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games when playing New York

When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing New Orleans are 5-5 After playing Denver are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: New York home to Washington, Monday, January 24 Oklahoma City at New Orleans, Monday, January 24

 

 

Knicks vs. Thunder

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks

The Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 222½.

In their last action, Phoenix was a 115-111 winner at home against the Trail Blazers. They covered the 2?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (226) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, New York was a 93-83 loser at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 9?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (176) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Phoenix: Team record: 17-21 SU, 15-22-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 9 games when playing on the road against New York The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of last 18 games when playing New York is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing New York

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing Portland are 8-2 After a win are 3-7

New York: Team record: 22-17 SU, 25-13-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 9 games when playing at home against Phoenix The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Sacramento are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Phoenix at Cleveland, Wednesday, January 19 New York at Houston, Wednesday, January 19

 

 

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