Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-165) will host the Orlando Magic (+137) in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. Miami (-3.5) is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference at 26-24, while Orlando (+3.5) is 7th at 27-23.
Both teams have been playing well lately, with Orlando (+3.5) winners of three straight games. The over/under for tonight’s game is 211.5, and the game will be televised on BSSU.
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Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Magic and Heat did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Heat have the leg up at 2-1. The Heat also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 202 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 0-2-1 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Heat struggled vs the spread going just 1-1-1. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Magic have won three straight games and are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-23. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place.
As the underdog, the Magic have a record of 15-20 this season. They have gone 22-13 against the spread as the underdog, and their ATS streak as the underdog is at three games.
On the road, the Magic have an average scoring differential of -2.8 points per game. Their road record is 12-16, and they are 18-10 ATS on the road.
In their most recent game, the Magic defeated the Pistons by a score of 111-99. The O/U line for that game was 230 points, and they were favored by 6.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 23-27. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 222.2 points, which is higher than today’s line of 211.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 25th in the league at 111.6 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging just 109.6 points per game.
So far this season, Orlando has scored less than the NBA scoring average in 66% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA in made threes per game at 10.7. Overall, they are 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 5th in the NBA by allowing 110.6 points per game. Most recently, the Magic’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 99 points to the Pistons.
Today, the Heat will look to extend their ATS win streak to three games as they are favored by 3.5 points at home. So far this season, Miami has a record of 20-27 against the spread, going 9-16 ATS at home and 11-11 ATS on the road. In the Eastern Conference, they are 8th with a record of 26-24.
Miami’s O/U record for the season is 20-30, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 221.4 points, which is higher than today’s line of 211.5.
In their last game, the Heat lost to the Clippers by a score of 103-95. They were 5.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 223.5.
As the favorite this season, Miami has a record of 20-10 and is 12-15 ATS as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, they are 2nd in the Southeast Division.
At home, Miami is 23rd in scoring at 112.9 points per game. Overall, they are 27th in the NBA at 110.1 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 28th at 96.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 27th at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Heat are 16th in made threes per game at 12.3. They are also 9th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of free throws, Miami is 6th in made free throws per game at 19.2.
So far this season, the Heat have outscored the NBA scoring average in 32.0% of their games. They have also scored less than their own scoring average in two straight games. In terms of assists, Miami is 21st in the league at 25.7 per game.
Miami’s defense has been playing well, ranking 7th in the NBA with 111.2 points allowed per game. Most recently, the Heat’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 103 points to the Clippers.
Based on projections, we have the Heat coming out on top by a score of 114-109.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Heat on the moneyline
- The Heat should also cover at -3.5
- Projecting a combined 223 points, we like the over
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Duncan Robinson – Concussion – Questionable
- Tyler Herro – Migraine – Probable
- Dru Smith – Knee – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
