
Handicapping the Superbowl
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The New York Knicks have an impressive average of 115.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting, while conceding 112.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Julius Randle leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 25.6 points and 10.2 rebounds, respectively. Jalen Brunson is contributing 23.8 points and 3.5 rebounds, while RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley are also important scorers and rebounders for the team. The Knicks are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line, and allowing their opponents to shoot 35.1 percent from deep. They are averaging 46.8 rebounds per game.
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On the other hand, the Orlando Magic are averaging 111.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are the top scorers for the team, averaging 20 points and 18.8 points respectively. Wendell Carter Jr. is also a significant contributor, averaging in double digits, and Markelle Fultz is grabbing 4.1 rebounds per game. The Magic are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. They are allowing their opponents to shoot 35.3 percent from deep and are averaging 42.9 rebounds per game.
Regarding their recent performances, the Knicks have a strong record of 35-16 ATS in their last 51 road games and 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Meanwhile, the Magic have struggled at home, with a record of 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games, but they have a perfect record of 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The under has hit in 5 of the Knicks’ last 7 games, while the over has hit in 7 of the Magic’s last 9 games. Additionally, the under has been the result in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.
Despite playing the second game of a back-to-back after a challenging loss to the Heat, the Knicks have been covering the spread frequently, especially on the road. Conversely, the Magic have struggled defensively recently, making the Knicks the clear better team. Therefore, regardless of the Knicks’ rest, they are favored to win by one bucket.