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New York Knicks -1 @ Orlando Magic

The Knicks will look to stay in the win column, after a comeback win against the 76ers on Sunday. The elephant in the room right now is what the Knicks are planning to do as we approach the trade deadline. We witnessed RJ Barrett become a late scratch with a “non COVID illness”. Some concern lingers with his future lingers as his defense and effort has been in question by fans, and obviously the staff at this point. Evan Fournier made the best of his opportunity by generating instant office of the bench. With all the drama, the Knicks will have Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle leading the team tonight.

With a healthy core, and the return of Jonathan Isaac after missing time on the injury list since The Bubble, the Orlando Magic are playing competitive basketball. Their strength has been hitting opponents with a balance array of scoring and usage. This team has no issue going with the hot hand, and expanding their rotation to throw fresh bodies at you.

Pick- New York Knicks ML (-120)

Atlanta Hawks @ New Orleans Pelicans (-1)

The Atlanta Hawks are another team that is constantly mentioned with trade talks. John Collins is the center of majority of these trade talks. Even with that taken into consideration, Hawks are in the perfect matchup to end their road trip. The backcourt in Dejuante Murray and Trae Young are in a favorable situation to really take over this game. Recent reports are showing that Murray is questionable with a migraine. Line movement has made Atlanta slight underdogs.

Death, taxes, and a injured Pelicans team!? We see flashes in what could be a competitive team out west with the Pelicans. The underlying factor is the health of this squad. Zion Williamson is the first name that comes to mind when discussing this matter. On tonight, we have Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas on the injury report. They recently got rest on a back to back, so we are approaching this game as both will suit up tonight.