Knicks vs. Magic Player Props for NBA Cup Semifinals: Best Bets for Saturday, Dec. 13

Let's dive into my Knicks vs. Magic player props as part of our NBA Cup best bets for Saturday. The Knicks are a 5.5-point betting favorite in the neutral-site game over the Magic for the NBA Cup showdown.

Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Prime Video).

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⬆️ Jalen Brunson player prop: Over 35.5 points + assists (-118) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jalen Brunson has been on an offensive tear for over a month, averaging 29.1 points on 49.4% shooting over his last 13 games. 

The star guard is averaging 6.4 assists per contest in that sample, and he’s hit or exceeded the 30-point mark on seven occasions, including twice against the Magic. Brunson also has been at his most efficient outside of his MSG home floor by far, shooting 51.2% on the road.

He's also averaged an elevated 8.7 assists per game against Orlando in three meetings, furthering the case for this prop. 

At -118 odds on FanDuel, the bet is getting a 54.1% probability of cashing, and a $10 wager would net $8.47 in profit.

A different Brunson prop features in our Knicks vs. Magic same-game parlay tonight.

⬆️ Desmond Bane player prop: Over 25.5 points + rebounds (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Desmond Bane just went off for 37 points and six rebounds against the Heat in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, pushing his per-36 averages in those categories without Franz Wagner on the floor to 26.1 and 5.3, respectively. 

Bane already hit 32 points + rebounds in one of his meetings vs. the Knicks this season and 28 in another. He’s shooting 48.2% over his last six games, even when factoring in a 2-for-16 outlier against the Heat.

New York is surrendering 47.2% shooting on the road and 6.7 rebounds per contest to two-guards, putting Bane in very good position to vault over this figure in what should be a highly competitive game.

At -110 odds on BetMGM, the bet is getting a 52.4% probability of cashing, and a $10 wager would net $9.09 in profit.

⬆️ Paolo Banchero player prop: Over 33.5 points + rebounds + assists (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Paolo Banchero should be ready to handle a full workload after getting up to 32 minutes against the Heat in the quarterfinal game, his third contest back from an extended layoff due to a groin injury.

The star forward sports a team-high 30.2% usage rate while averaging 23.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per 36 minutes with Wagner off the floor, which is another factor that brightens his outlook for Saturday.

Banchero has yet to play normal minutes against the Knicks this season. But New York’s aforementioned defensive struggles on the road give him a strong chance of hitting this Over with what should be a heavy workload in the high-stakes clash.

At -125 odds on FanDuel, the bet is getting a 55.6% probability of cashing, and a $10 wager would net $8 in profit.

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📺 How to watch Knicks vs. Magic: NBA Cup Semifinals

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
• Tipoff: 5:30 p.m. ET
• Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
• TV: Prime Video

❓ NBA Cup FAQs

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How does the NBA Cup format work?

All 30 teams were split into five groups and faced off in group play to determine which eight teams advanced to the "knockout rounds" (quarterfinals). Those teams face off in a single-elimination tournament to crown the NBA Cup winner.

What is the NBA Cup schedule?

Every team played one group stage game per week from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28, and eight teams faced off in the quarterfinals on Tuesday and Wednesday. The four remaining teams meet in the semifinals on Saturday with the final championship matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

What do the NBA Cup winners get in prize money?

The winner of the NBA Cup will share a prize pool determined by the league's collective bargaining agreement, though the prize money is expected to be more than $500,000 per player on the championship team. The runners-up are expected to receive over $200,000 per player, with the semifinalists receiving more than $100,000 and the quarterfinalists receiving more than $50,000.