Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
In a battle of two Eastern Conference teams, the Brooklyn Nets (26-39) will travel to take on the Orlando Magic (37-28) at the Kia Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET, and the game can be seen on BSF.
Orlando (-277) is currently favored by 7 over Brooklyn (+224), and the over/under line for the game is 205.5. The Magic are 5th in the East, while the Nets are 11th.
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Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Nets and Magic have gone in favor of the Nets, putting together a record of 7-3. Against the spread, the Nets have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Magic. However, the Magic have gone 0-3 in their last three home games vs. the Nets.
- Through their last three road contests, the Nets offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 109. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last five games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 99 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-6-1.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Nets have gone 3-0 ATS as underdogs heading into today’s game. Overall, their ATS record as underdogs is 17-23 and 12-10 as favorites. Today, they are getting 7 points on the spread.
In their last three games as the favorite, the Nets have gone 0-3 ATS. On the road, their ATS record is 11-20 compared to 18-13 at home.
Their O/U record for the season is 32-33, and the over has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line of 205.5 is lower than all of their previous games this season (average O/U line of 226.3). This year, their games have averaged a combined 225.8 points.
Brooklyn is 26-39 this season and is currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-21 and 3-8 against division opponents.
In their last game, the Nets defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 120-101. They covered the spread as 7-point underdogs and are now 3-0 as underdogs vs. the spread this season. The O/U line for that game was 208 points.
So far this season, the Nets are averaging 111.9 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. In terms of scoring on the road, they are averaging 109.8 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are one of the top teams in the league. They are 6th in three-pointers made per game at 13.8 and have attempted the 7th most threes.
Overall, the Nets are 26th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the NBA at 97 possessions per game.
At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 113.9 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.8% of their three-point attempts.
Today, the Magic are looking to snap a two-game losing streak both straight up and against the spread. Despite this, they are still favored by 7 points at home. This season, they have been favored in 25 of their 65 games and have a record of 21-4 in those games. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 19-6.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Pacers by a score of 111-97. Orlando was favored by 1 point in that game, giving them a straight-up loss and an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 222 points.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 30-35, and their games have averaged 220 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 205.5, and the team has hit the under in their last two games.
Currently, the Magic are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-28. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. Against the Eastern Conference, Orlando is 26-17 compared to 11-11 against the West.
At home, the Magic are 20th in the league in scoring at 113.8 points per game. Overall, they are 26th at 110.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 25th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the league in both makes per game (10.8) and attempts per game (30.9). Overall, they are 26th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.
Orlando is 14th in the league in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 15th at 54%. In terms of free throws, the Magic are 2nd in attempts per game at 25.1.
Currently, the Magic’s defense holds the 3rd rank in the NBA, allowing 109.4 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.8% while allowing 35.7% from downtown.
Even though they are 7 point underdogs, we see the Nets winning this game by a score of 108-107.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- We like the Nets on the moneyline (+224)
- The Nets are also our pick on the spread at +7
- Projecting a combined 215 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Ankle – Probable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
