Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction: Who will manage to get the first victory?

Orlando and New York have lost all their matches in the 2023 Summer League. Who will manage to get the first victory in the tournament after a face-to-face meeting?

Magic lost in two games in the Summer League, but it is fair to say that the opponents of the team from Orlando were powerful. First, the Magic failed to cope with Detroit (78:89) and then Indiana (85:108). And it can't be said that Orlando's lineup doesn't have potential. In the game against the Pacers, almost the entire starting five scored 10+ points. Caleb Hostan had 18, Elijah Hughes had 14, D.J. Wilson and Jett Howard each had 10.

The Knicks also started a summer camp with two losses and failed on defense. First, New York lost to Philadelphia 101:110. And then they lost to Brooklyn, 80:98. As in the case with Orlando, you can't say that the Knicks have a weak lineup - they also have experienced players. Charlie Brown and Isaiah Roby, known for their performances for Philadelphia, stand out.

As mentioned above, the Knicks have experienced players in the lineup. However, Orlando's roster strength is still better. The Magic have faced extremely tough opponents in the two games they've played in the Summer League, and with a simpler team like New York, Orlando may well get their first win. We'll bet on the Magic here, and we'll also bet on a total over - the Knicks' defensive play in the first two games left much to be desired, and the situation is unlikely to change much by the third game.