Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Preview
The Magic and Nets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on YES. The Nets will host the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The over/under for this game is set at 218 points, and the Nets are the home favorites against the Magic in a Eastern conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Brooklyn Nets – Orlando Magic odds
Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Nets are averaging 105 points per game, compared to the Magic at 101. These figures have led to Brooklyn posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Brooklyn has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 115. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Nets have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Coming into today’s game vs. the Nets, the Magic are looking to build on their above .500 record of 5-4. Throughout their nine games, the Magic have posted a 1-1 record against Eastern Conference opponents, while going 4-3 in non-conference matchups.
Orlando comes in with an overall ATS record of 7-2 so far this season. On the road, the Magic have an ATS record of 3-1, as opposed to a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Magic have had over half of their games remain below the over/under lines, with their over/under record sitting at 3-6-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 223.7, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is -7.5.
In their recent matchup, the Magic offense ended with 112 points against the Bucks. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and made 10 threes. Magic has been good on the offensive glass this season, pulling down 12.7 offensive rebounds per game. Their three-point percentage this season is 33% while ranking 18th in terms of pace.
Coming into today’s game, the Magic’s defense is giving up an average of 106.1 points per contest.
Orlando’s defense is currently forcing 15.4 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.1 rejections per game.
Today, the Nets are entering the action with an overall record of 5-5 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. In their 10 games, the Nets have achieved a 4-4 record in games against Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 1-1 record in non-conference play.
Brooklyn comes in with an overall ATS record of 8-1 so far this season. In their three most recent home games, Brooklyn has covered the spread and they are 4-0 ATS at home compared to 4-1 on the road.
Brooklyn currently holds an over/under record of 5-5-0 for the season. The average over/under line in their games is 227.5 and they have a -1 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Nets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 102 points vs. the Wizards. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.8% while connecting on 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Cam Thomas, who is averaging 26.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Mikal Bridges also maintains a PPG average of 20.2 heading into game.
So far, the Nets’ defense is ranked 14th in the league at 113.3 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.0% from downtown.
Coming in as 2.5 point favorites, our projections have the Nets picking up a 106-105 win.
Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Magic (+2.5)
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Hip – Out
- Lonnie Walker IV – Knee – Questionable
- Cam Thomas – Ankle – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Groin – Questionable
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Finger – Out
