New York @ Orlando Picks & Props

Goga Bitadze has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league when it comes to technicals (80th percentile). The Magic have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 15 games when they are at home, opposing teams have averaged 36.9 3-point attempts per game (6th-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, branding this as a positive matchup. The matchup against Isaiah Hartenstein is a difficult one; he has given up just 13.4 points per game when facing fellow starting Cs this year (24th percentile). The matchup against Isaiah Hartenstein is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; when Hartenstein is on the visiting team and guarding other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a lowly 2.2 foul shots per game (10th percentile).

Moritz Wagner has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (78th percentile). The Magic have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 15 games when they are at home, opposing teams have averaged 36.9 3-point attempts per game (6th-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, branding this as a positive matchup.

In terms of shooting, the Knicks's unimpressive 46.7% field goal rate rates 9th-lowest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Orlando Magic is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.3 foul shots per game this year (11th-least in the league). Jalen Brunson will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player performance in all stat categories.

Julius Randle has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (87th percentile). In terms of shooting, the Knicks's unimpressive 46.7% field goal rate rates 9th-lowest in the NBA this year. Julius Randle will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player production in all stat categories.

Isaiah Hartenstein has sunk 100.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games on the road, 50.0% more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year while playing away from home. Isaiah Hartenstein has played 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.4 higher than he's played overall this season. The 7th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New York Knicks. The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 12thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.7 offensive boards per game this year.

The Magic have played at the 9th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games. The New York Knicks have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Orlando Magic. The Orlando Magic check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games as the home team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are at home, opposing squads have grabbed 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the league) against the New York Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense). Wendell Carter Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production across the board.

The 7th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New York Knicks. The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 12thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.7 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing squads have come down with 8.6 offensive boards per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Orlando Magic (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce additional opportunities for offense). Josh Hart has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 16.7% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

Out of all players in the league, Donte DiVincenzo registers in the 89th percentile for three-point shots hit, posting 2.4 per game this year. This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 14.8 shot attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Magic, branding this as a good matchup. The 7th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New York Knicks. The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 12thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.7 offensive boards per game this year.

RJ Barrett has attempted 14.3 field goals per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 1.9 3-pointers per game (23rd-highest in the league) vs. the Magic, branding this as a favorable matchup. The 7th-speediest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the New York Knicks. The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from sharing the court with the 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 12thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 12.7 offensive boards per game this year.