Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (17-27) will host the Orlando Magic (23-21) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies (+166) have won two straight and are currently 13th in the Western Conference. The Magic (-202) are 8th in the Eastern Conference and are favored by 5 points.
This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on BSSE.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Magic have faced off vs. the Grizzlies as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. The last three times that the Grizzlies have hosted the Magic, the over/under record is 3-0 with the teams combining for an average of 202 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- In their last five road games, Orlando has averaged 104 points per game while allowing 106. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Memphis has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- The Grizzlies have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Prediction
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 126-99. The O/U line for that game was 215 points, and Orlando was a 2-point underdog going into the game.
For the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 20-24 and have averaged 222.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 212 points.
In terms of their ATS record, Orlando is 28-16 for the season and has covered the spread in their last two road games. As the favorite, the Magic are 9-3 ATS on the road and 10-2 overall.
Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-21. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-13 and 6-8 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Magic are 9-14 straight up and 14-9 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -4.3 points per game.
Overall, the Magic are 10-2 as the favorite this season and 13-19 as the underdog. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +9.5 PPG compared to -3.2 PPG as the underdog.
This season, the Magic are averaging 111.4 points per game, which ranks 25th in the league. On the road, they are scoring 109.0 points per game.
So far, Orlando has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.4% of their games. They have also scored less than their own average in eight straight games.
When it comes to pace, the Magic are 20th in the league at 98.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% which is 21st in the NBA.
Coming into today’s game, the Magic’s defense is giving up an average of 111.2 points per contest. In their previous game, the Magic’s defense struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 126 points on a field goal percentage of 56%.
Today, the Grizzlies will be looking to extend their win streak to three games as they host the Magic. In their last game, Memphis defeated the Heat by a score of 105-96. They were 11-point underdogs going into the game.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 11-20 this season. Against the spread, they are 14-17 as the underdog and have covered the spread in their last two games. Today, they are 5-point underdogs.
Memphis’ O/U record for the season is 18-25-1, and their last two games have gone under the betting line. This year, their games have averaged 220.7 points per game compared to today’s line of 212.
In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are currently in 13th place with a record of 17-27. In non-conference games, they are 5-6 and 12-21 against other Western Conference teams.
When playing on the road, the Grizzlies are 14-11 ATS compared to 5-14 ATS at home. On the road, they have an average scoring margin of -3.7 points per game and are 13-12 straight up.
Heading into today’s game, the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 13.6 made threes per game (9th). However, overall, they are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
At home this season, the Grizzlies are averaging 105.2 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 107.8 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Memphis is 13th in the league at 99 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 29th in the NBA at 43%.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.9 points per game. The Grizzlies defense is coming off a game in which they held the Heat offense to just 45% shooting. Overall, they gave up 96 points to Miami.
With the Magic being favored by 5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 107-106 in favor of the Magic.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+5)
- Projecting a combined 213 points, we like the over
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Santi Aldama – Knee – Questionable
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
