Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are favored by 12.5 and are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference and have lost two straight.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on BSF. The over/under line is set at 207.
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Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Grizzlies have been dominant over the Magic, going 5-0 in their last five head to head games. The last last three times that the Grizzlies have faced off against the Magic as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Grizzlies last ten road games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
As 12.5-point underdogs, the Grizzlies will be looking to cover the spread for the first time in three games. Overall, their ATS record for the season is 35-38, which includes a 21-16 record on the road.
This season, Memphis has been the underdog in 57 of their 73 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -8.1 points per game. Their O/U record as the underdog is 30-27.
In their last two games, the Grizzlies have lost to the Lakers (136-124) and the over has hit in both of those games. Today’s O/U line is set at 207, which is lower than the season average of 219.2 points per game for Memphis.
Memphis is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-49. In non-conference games, they are 10-15 compared to 14-34 against Western Conference opponents.
This season, Memphis is 18-39 as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 30-27 and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging just 106.1 points per game (30th). In fact, they have scored below the league average in 78.1% of their games. On the road, Memphis is averaging 108.3 points per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have made 13.4 three-pointers per game (10th) but are shooting just 34% from beyond the arc (30th). Overall, they are shooting 43% from the field (30th).
In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 24th in the NBA with an average of 24.9 per game.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 46.6% of their games. Currently, they are 13th in the NBA at 113.1 points per game allowed. Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 14.3 turnovers per game, which is 26th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 4th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.2 rejections per game.
Orlando is looking to end their three-game losing streak today against Memphis. Despite being favored in their last two games, the Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of those games and are 23-8 ATS as the favorite this season.
On the season, Orlando has been favored in 31 of their 73 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +9.2 points per game. Today, they are favored by 12.5 points.
As for their O/U record, the Magic are 33-40 for the season, with the under hitting in each of their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 207, and Orlando’s games have averaged 218.9 points per game this season.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Clippers by a score of 100-97. Orlando was getting 2 points in that game and are now 47-26 ATS for the season.
Overall, the Magic are 42-31 on the season, which is good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 30-17 and 9-6 in their division.
When playing at home, the Magic are averaging 112.6 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 110.4 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 26th at 96.7 possessions per game. In the three-point department, they are last in the league, making just 11 threes per game.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in 34.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 14th in the league at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 13th in the league at 54%. In terms of free throw attempts, they lead the league with 24.5 per game.
On the offensive glass, the Magic are 13th in the league with 10.7 offensive rebounds per game. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the league at 24.7 per game.
Coming into the game, the Magic defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 31.5% of their games. Currently, they are 3rd in the NBA at 108.5 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Magic’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.8% and allowing 35.3% from beyond the arc.
With the Magic being favored by 12.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 109-101 in favor of the Magic.
Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+12.5)
- Projecting a combined 210 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Injury Management – Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- John Konchar – Heel – Doubtful
- Desmond Bane – Back – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Illness – Doubtful
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Out
