New York @ Orlando Picks & Props

OG Anunoby has sunk 6.1 baskets per game away from home this year, placing him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. OG Anunoby has attempted 6.1 3-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, OG Anunoby lands in the 98th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 36.5 minutes per game this year. The Knicks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Orlando is a strong one for field goals; when the Orlando Magic have the home court advantage, opposing starting PFs have posted the 10th-highest FG% in the league this year (49.9%).

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been on the court for 30.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 78th percentile. This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have shot 48.0% on threes (highest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, labeling this as a favorable matchup. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 9.5% more than he's converted over the course of the season. As a team, the Magic have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe of late: 2nd-best in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court, tallying 23.8 foul shots per game. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands to see a spike in effectiveness in all stat categories considering enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Miles McBride rates in the 80th percentile for 3-point shots converted, putting up 2.0 per game this year. The Knicks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. Miles McBride has successfully made 87.5% of his foul shots over the last 10 games on the road, 13.7% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year while playing away from home.

Jalen Suggs has tallied 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.8 higher than he's tallied overall this season at home. The most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Magic. The Orlando Magic are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the slowest pace away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New York Knicks). The Magic rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the New York Knicks, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.

Among all players in the league, Goga Bitadze measures in the 97th percentile for scoring ability with a remarkable 66.3% rate this year. As a team, the Magic have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe of late: 2nd-best in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court, tallying 23.8 foul shots per game. Goga Bitadze will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to raise player performance across the board.

The matchup vs. the New York Knicks is a challenging one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.8). The most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Magic. The Orlando Magic are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the slowest pace away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the New York Knicks). The Magic rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Mikal Bridges has successfully made 9.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's converted over the course of the year. Mikal Bridges has successfully made 3.6 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges slots into the 100th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 38.9 minutes per game this year. The Knicks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 14.8 shot attempts per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Magic, branding this as a favorable matchup.

As a team, the Magic have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe of late: 2nd-best in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court, tallying 23.8 foul shots per game. Wendell Carter Jr. will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to boost player performance in all stat categories.

Karl-Anthony Towns has successfully made 8.7 shots made from the field per game this year, placing him in the 96th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.0 minutes per game this year. The Knicks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns ranks in the 95th percentile for foul shots sunk on the road, logging an enormous 4.9 per game this year. The matchup with Goga Bitadze in regard to drawing fouls places in only the 93rd percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs attempting a massive 4.1 free throws per game this year.

Out of all players in the league, Josh Hart lands in the 92nd percentile for shooting effectiveness without the home court advantage with a very good 60.6% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Josh Hart comes in at the 98th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 37.2 minutes per game away from home this year. The Knicks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Orlando Magic is a strong one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 8th-most threes per game in the NBA this year (1.9).

Jalen Brunson has compiled 24.5 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 96th percentile. Jalen Brunson has successfully made 2.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all players in the league. Jalen Brunson has played 34.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 93rd percentile. The Knicks check in as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PGs have shot 42.3% on three-pointers (6th-highest in the league) vs. the Magic, creating a strong matchup.

Tristan da Silva has sunk 6.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Tristan da Silva has played 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.6 higher than he's played in all games this year. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 47.7% on 3-pointers (2nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, labeling this as a favorable matchup. Tristan da Silva has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 22.0% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. As a team, the Magic have been very successful at getting to the charity stripe of late: 2nd-best in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court, tallying 23.8 foul shots per game.

Precious Achiuwa has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Cameron Payne has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

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

Cole Anthony has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.