The New York Knicks will strive for their fifth consecutive victory as they take on the Orlando Magic in a 2025 NBA Cup semifinal game this Saturday. The Knicks secured their spot in the semifinals with a commanding 117-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors, while the Magic advanced after defeating the Miami Heat 117-108.
Currently, the Knicks boast a record of 17-7, leading the Atlantic Division and having won eight out of their last ten games. The Magic, with a 15-10 record, are at the top of the Southeast Division and have achieved a 7-3 record over their last ten outings. However, Orlando will be without their leading scorer, forward Franz Wagner, who has been ruled out due to a leg injury.
The game will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with tipoff scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET. Historically, the Magic have a slight edge in their all-time series against the Knicks, leading 70-67, although New York has won two of their three encounters this season. According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, New York is favored by 5 points, with an over/under point total of 224.5.
For those considering betting, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, historically providing substantial returns for $100 players over the past eight seasons. The model projects that New York’s Jalen Brunson will average 26.9 points, while Orlando’s Paolo Banchero is predicted to score 22.9 points. Notably, one side of the spread is expected to cover more than 60% of the time.
With both teams in strong form and anticipating a closely contested game, fans can look forward to an exciting clash this Saturday.