Prop Bets: New York Knicks VS Orlando Magic 2025-12-13
Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup Semifinal Prediction: A Joke-Proof Blowout?
The New York Knicks (-4.5) are about to make the Orlando Magic wish they’d brought a sweater for this icy December showdown. With a four-game winning streak, including a 30-point first-quarter barrage in their last game, the Knicks are favored to ice the Magic before the second half even starts. Jalen Brunson, their human highlight reel, is a -102 favorite to eclipse 29.5 points tonight—because why not? He’s averaged 28.3 PPG this season and has dropped 30+ in three straight games against Orlando. Cue the yawns.
Key Stats & Props to Bet Your Grandma’s Retirement On:
- Knicks First-Quarter Moneyline (-140): New York is a beast early, +15.0 net rating in Q1. Bet they’ll turn the Magic into a Q1 footnote.
- Brunson Over 29.5 Points (-102): He’s scoring like it’s his day job (it is). The Magic’s defense? A sieve.
- Total Points Under 224.5 (-110): Orlando’s offense is leaking oil without Franz Wagner. The Knicks’ D? A well-oiled machine.
Why the Magic Are Chasing Buses:
- Franz Wagner’s absence has left Orlando’s second unit gasping. Their 16th-ranked first-quarter offense gets shredded by New York’s +15.0 net rating.
- Karl-Anthony Towns’ 21.5 PPG average vs. the Magic? Yawn. He’s a -117 favorite to stay under 21.5 points. Not because he can’t score, but because he’ll be too busy laughing.
Prop Pick:
- Mikal Bridges Under 14.5 Points (-122): The Magic will double-team Brunson, and Bridges? He’ll be the forgotten man in this dumpster fire.
Final Score Prediction (because math):
New York 115, Orlando 98. The Knicks win by the same margin as the Magic’s dignity after this.
Tip your hat, bookies. This is a 75% implied probability of boredom. Where’s the fun in a foregone conclusion? 🏀🔥
Created: Dec. 13, 2025, 6:54 p.m. GMT