Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (+300) will travel to take on the Orlando Magic (-383) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is set at 215.5.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on BSF.
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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. Looking back over the previous three times that the Nets and Magic have faced off, they have combined to average 214 points per game and have an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 96 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Orlando has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Today, the Nets are looking to win their fourth straight game as the favorite (ATS) after going 2.5-point favorites against the Grizzlies. They won that game by a score of 111-86, easily covering the spread.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 26-31, and their games have averaged 227.4 points per game. The under has hit in their last four games, and today’s O/U line is set at 215.5.
As the underdog, the Nets have gone 9-30 this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, they are 10-17 ATS compared to 15-12 ATS at home.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 22-35. Against the East, they are 14-18 and 2-8 against other teams in the Atlantic Division.
On the road, the Nets are 9-18 straight-up and have an average scoring differential of -6.4 points per game. This season, they have an average scoring differential of +1.1 points per game at home.
So far this season, the Nets are 23rd in the NBA in scoring at 112.5 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 110.8 points compared to 114.0 at home.
Overall, Brooklyn has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 45%.
One area where the Nets have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 7th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 13.7, and they are also 8th in three-point attempts. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 16th in the league at 36%.
Coming into today’s game, the Nets’ defense is giving up an average of 114.9 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.1% while allowing 37.9% from downtown.
Today, the Magic will look to bounce back from a 109-92 loss to the Hawks. The combined scoring in that game was 201 points, which was well below the O/U line of 223. Orlando was a 1.5-point underdog in that game.
As for their ATS record, the Magic are now 37-21 for the season after failing to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 18-8 ATS compared to 19-13 on the road.
Orlando is currently favored by 9.5 points against the Nets, and they have gone 14-5 ATS as the favorite this season. Their straight-up record as the favorite is 16-3, and they have won six straight games as the favorite.
This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 29-29, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 222.2 points.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are in 8th place with a record of 32-26. In the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place.
At home this season, the Magic are averaging 114.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 111.5 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 24th in the league at 97.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA in made threes per game at 11. For the season, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc. In terms of field goal percentage, Orlando is 16th in the league at 47%.
So far, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34.5% of their games. When it comes to assists, Orlando is 24th in the league at 24.9 per game. In terms of free throws, the Magic are 6th in made free throws per game and 3rd in attempts.
The Magic’s defense is presently ranked 7th in the league, allowing an average of 110.8 points per contest. Most recently, the Magic’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 109 points to the Hawks.
Based on projections, we have the Magic coming out on top by a score of 137-121.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- The Magic should also cover at -9.5
- Projecting a combined 258 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Jonathan Isaac – Knee – Questionable
- Paolo Banchero – Illness – Questionable
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Injury Management – Out
- Cam Thomas – Ankle – Questionable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
