Venue & Timing
Location: Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN, MSG Network
Injury Report
Orlando Magic:
Moritz Wagner (foot) — OUT
Jalen Suggs — questionable, limited minutes due to lingering issues
New York Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson — expected to return to starting lineup after rest
No major injuries reported
Player Matchups
Jalen Brunson (NYK) vs. Anthony Black (ORL)
Brunson is averaging 27.7 PPG, a key scoring threat. Black must contain his penetration.
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) vs. Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL)
Towns is putting up 20.7 PPG, 12.7 RPG, dominating the paint. Carter’s defense and rebounding will be tested.
OG Anunoby / Mikal Bridges (NYK) vs. Franz Wagner / Desmond Bane (ORL)
Knicks’ wings provide elite two-way play. Bane, still finding rhythm, will need to step up alongside Wagner.
Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Knicks’ frontcourt rotation
Banchero is averaging 23.5 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.3 APG over the last six games, the centerpiece of Orlando’s offense.
Team Recent Form
New York Knicks:
5-game win streak
Undefeated at home (7-0)
Averaging 121.8 PPG, top-5 offense, balanced with strong defense (112.0 rating)
Orlando Magic:
Won 4 of last 6 games after a slow 1-4 start
Ranked 9th in offensive rating (118.3) and 9th in defensive rating (110.5) during recent stretch
Riding momentum from Desmond Bane’s buzzer-beater vs. Portland
Series History
Knicks lead recent head-to-head 3-1
Knicks have covered the spread in 6 straight games vs. Orlando
Knicks dominant at MSG, while Orlando has struggled in New York
Betting Trends
Knicks games have gone Over in 7 of 10 contests this season
Magic games have hit the Over in 6 of 11 contests
Combined scoring averages (237.7 PPG) exceed the posted total (227.5)
Score Projection: Knicks 121 – Magic 111
Summary: Expect the Knicks’ balanced attack led by Brunson and Towns to overpower Orlando’s improving but inconsistent squad. Orlando’s hopes hinge on Banchero’s playmaking and Bane rediscovering his shooting touch.
Game Odds
Orlando Magic 226.5
New York Knicks – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025
