The struggling New York Knicks host the Orlando Magic, Monday March 28, as the Magic close in on home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Magic lead the Knicks 6-0 SU in their last six meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Magic as -1.5 point road favorites over the Knicks with the over/under set at 206 points. Be sure to check the Magic vs Knicks NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
Orlando (47-26) (21-15 V) have won seven of their last ten games and have won four of their last five away from home. The Magic have won five straight overall as they close in on home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Howard is shooting 69.5 percent and averaging 25.8 points and 16.4 boards in this run. Dwight Howard has dominated New York during the Orlando Magic's six-game win streak in the series and he'll be the focal point Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Howards averaging 25.8 points on 67.1 percent shooting and 14.0 rebounds during Orlando's six-game win streak over New York. He's been dominant in two meetings since the Knicks acquired Anthony and Chauncey Billups, taking advantage of a smaller New York frontcourt to average 31.5 points and 13.5 rebounds. That includes Wednesday's 111-99 victory at MSG. Howard had 33 points and 11 boards, and helped limit Amare Stoudemire to a season-low 13 points on 6-of-20 shooting.
Knicks (35-38) (19-17 H) have lost nine of ten and have one home court win in five tries. They are in the middle of their third six-game slide as they try to avoid its longest one since dropping eight in a row Feb. 5-23, 2010. The Knicks, however, remain secure for a playoff spot in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. "I'm not too concerned about that," forward Carmelo Anthony said about missing the playoffs. "We've gotta win a couple of games, the playoffs will be there. For the most part, I'm just worrying about everyone getting on the same page before that playoff run starts." Stoudemire is averaging 19.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting during this skid. He made 4 of 13 shots for 14 points while Anthony had 36 in Saturday's 114-106 loss at Charlotte. It's clear that the superstars are having trouble coexisting, although Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni believes his team's problems can be solved. "There is a little anxiety and there is a little 'oh my gosh,'" D'Antoni said. "But I think the locker room's great and I think they know where we are, they realize the situation. And Monday we got Orlando to rectify it. We still have our goals of making the playoffs and doing something in the playoffs." The Knicks will catch a break if Jameer Nelson is unavailable for Orlando. Nelson is averaging 18.3 points on 56.8 percent shooting while helping Orlando go 3-0 against New York this season.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Magic are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Magic are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in New York.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Magic vs Knicks
When: Monday, March 28, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Magic -1.5
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