San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 8:00 ET in San Antonio, the Spurs (-161) will host the Magic (-195) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 228.
Orlando is 24-23 and 8th in the East, while San Antonio is 10-37 and 15th in the West. The Magic are currently favored by 4.5 points.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Magic and Spurs did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Spurs have the leg up at 2-1. The Spurs also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 227 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- San Antonio has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 114 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Orlando has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic Prediction
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Mavericks by a score of 131-129. The O/U line for that game was 227 points. Going into the game, Orlando was a 4.5-point underdog, giving them an ATS record of 14-20 as the underdog.
On the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 22-25 and their games have averaged 222.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228.
Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-23. In the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place. As the favorite, the Magic have a record of 10-3 and are favored by 4.5 points today.
Against the spread, the Magic are 30-17 this season and have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 15-10 ATS compared to 15-7 ATS at home.
In non-conference games, the Magic are 7-10 compared to 17-13 against the Eastern Conference. This season, they are 9-16 on the road.
So far this season, the Magic have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 25th in the league in scoring at 111.7 points per game. When playing on the road, they have averaged 109.7 points per game.
Orlando has been a team that likes to get to the free-throw line, as they are 3rd in the league in free-throw attempts per game at 26.4. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the NBA at 98.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic have struggled this season. They are last in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 34% and are also last in three-point makes per game at 10.9.
At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 111.2 points per game. Opponents are hitting 55.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.8% of their three-point attempts.
San Antonio is 10-37 on the season and is currently 15th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.
The Spurs are 5-18 at home this season and have an average scoring differential of -6.3 points per game. As the underdog, their ATS record is 19-23, and they are 6-36 as the underdog straight-up.
In their last game against the Wizards, the Spurs lost 118-113 as 4-point favorites. This dropped their ATS record at home to 11-12 for the season.
This year, the Spurs have gone 27-19-1 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 234.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 228 is lower than 37 of their previous games, and the under has hit in their last three games.
In Western Conference games, the Spurs are 7-20 compared to 3-17 against non-conference opponents. They are currently 4.5-point underdogs against the Magic.
This season, the Spurs are 16th in the NBA in scoring at home, averaging 115.9 points per game. Overall, they are 23rd in the league with 112.9 points per game. In terms of pace, San Antonio is 4th in the league at 101.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Spurs are 25th in the NBA at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 15th in made threes but just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
So far, the Spurs have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.8% of their games. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 28th in made free throws and 29th in free throw attempts.
On defense, the Spurs come into the game ranked 26th in the league in points allowed at 121.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 110 points per contest (11th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Spurs defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.7% while allowing 38.6% from downtown.
With the Magic being favored by 4.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 109-108 in favor of the Magic.
San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Spurs (+4.5)
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Zach Collins – Ankle – Questionable
- Keldon Johnson – Elbow – Questionable
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
