New York @ Orlando Picks & Props

In regard to scoring, the New York Knicks's lackluster 110.8 points per game while on the road rates 7th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The New York Knicks will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Magic). Donte DiVincenzo will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player performance across the board.

Isaiah Hartenstein has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. In regard to scoring, the New York Knicks's lackluster 110.8 points per game while on the road rates 7th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The New York Knicks will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Magic). Isaiah Hartenstein will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city tends to worsen stat production for all stats.

Josh Hart has made a lowly 29.8% of his treys this season, significantly less than his 38.4 rate last season. Josh Hart has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year. In regard to scoring, the New York Knicks's lackluster 110.8 points per game while on the road rates 7th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The New York Knicks will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Magic).

Miles McBride has successfully made 61.5% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 9.0% more than he's made overall this year when playing on the road. Miles McBride has sunk 55.5% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 10.7% more than he's converted from three in all games this season when playing away from home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has brought down 8.7 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Magic (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).

Jericho Sims has converted 70.8% of his shots from the field when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 99th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In contrast to last season's 1.9 mark, Jericho Sims's personal fouls per game have diminished this season to 0.9. The number of points posted against Wendell Carter Jr. has been remarkably high (16.6 per game) when defending opposing starting Cs this year (97th percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has brought down 8.7 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Magic (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).

The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (7.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (25th-most in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line. Anthony Black stands to get a boost in output across the board on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Cole Anthony has made 64.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% higher than he's converted over the course of the year with the home court advantage. The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (7.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Cole Anthony places in the 83rd percentile for foul shots hit while playing at home, posting an enormous 2.6 per game this year. Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have attempted 18.7 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Franz Wagner has totaled 27.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's totaled over the course of the season. Franz Wagner has attempted 7.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's attempted overall this season. Franz Wagner has been on the court for 32.6 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have averaged 48.0% on 3-pointers (30th-best in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, marking this as a favorable matchup. The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Jalen Brunson has attempted 26.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 6.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson ranks in the 93rd percentile for three-point shots sunk, posting 2.6 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Jalen Brunson ranks in the 97th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 36.1 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. Orlando is a good one for three-pointers; when the Magic have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the 25th-highest three rate in the league this year (42.3%). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Wendell Carter Jr. has converted 59.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 7.2% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. The matchup against Jericho Sims is a good one for three-point shots; when Sims is on the visiting team fellow starting Cs this year, they have converted an enormous 46.9% of their shots from behind the three-point arc (97th percentile). The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (7.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have attempted 18.7 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Jalen Suggs has successfully made 2.8 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season while on his home court. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 44.7% on three-pointers (30th-highest in the league) against the New York Knicks, making this a favorable matchup. The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (7.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Jalen Suggs figures to see a rise in performance across the board due to enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Relative to last year's 15.6 rate, Paolo Banchero's shots from the field have increased this year to 17.7 per game. Paolo Banchero has tallied 34.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup vs. New York is a positive one for threes; when the New York Knicks are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 29th-highest three rate in the league this year (47.7%). The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (7.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Precious Achiuwa has converted 66.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 17.4% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year while playing on the road. Precious Achiuwa has tallied 41.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 20.2 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The matchup vs. Orlando is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Orlando Magic are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have posted the 21st-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (49.9%). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has brought down 8.7 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Magic (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).

Caleb Houstan has converted 88.9% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 41.7% more than he's made in all games this year when playing at home. Caleb Houstan has successfully made 88.9% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 42.2% higher than he's converted from three overall this year with the home court advantage. Caleb Houstan has committed 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the least foul-prone players in the NBA (24th percentile). This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 44.7% on three-pointers (30th-highest in the league) against the New York Knicks, making this a favorable matchup. The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Moritz Wagner has made 54.0% of his field goals playing at home this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Moritz Wagner has made 50.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 19.7% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season when playing at home. The Orlando Magic rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (7.0) in the league to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Moritz Wagner has attempted 4.9 free throws per game over the last 10 games at home, 1.6 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home.

The matchup vs. the Orlando Magic is a strong one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the 30th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (14.8). Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has brought down 8.7 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Magic (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense). Alec Burks has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 12.0% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Magic, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

Joe Ingles has not yet played a game this season.

Jonathan Isaac has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.