Knicks vs. Magic Odds & Betting Predictions - December 28, 2024

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Lately, the Orlando Magic have been forced to jumpstart Triston Da Silva’s role, giving him full minutes and more opportunities to contribute. The rookie is currently averaging 15.8 points per game and has logged at least 32 minutes in five consecutive games. With injuries sidelining their top three scorers— the Wagner brothers and Paolo Banchero— the team is looking for new ways to generate offense. In a 241-minute sample per CourtIQ without these key players, Da Silva is averaging 15.95 points per 36 minutes on 12.5 field goal attempts per game. He has exceeded his prop total in four of the five games when playing at least 28 minutes and taking 10 or more field goal attempts - something that should happen, so this is a line that honestly hasn’t caught up yet. Despite the Knicks’ strong defense, the way to score has been filtering the 8th-most shot distribution in the paint, an area where Da Silva has is aggressive in getting to and scored 58% of his field goals. He put up 20 points against them last game and has shown a knack for exploiting defensive gaps. Given his increased role, 13+ points seems too low as a prop for Da Silva in this matchup. #PlayerProps

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