Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Preview
The Miami Heat are favored (-117) by 1 point (-1) over the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. The over/under line is currently at 214.5. The Heat are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-18 and have lost two in a row. The Magic are 8th in the East at 22-20 and have also dropped their last two games.
This divisional matchup between the Heat and Magic is set to tip-off at 6:00 ET. The game will be televised on BSF.
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Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Heat and Magic did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Heat have a record of 3-0. The Heat also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 216 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Through their last five road contests, the Heat offense has averaged 100 points per game while allowing an average of 109. Miami posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-3-1 ATS.
- Orlando has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 100 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Heat have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-2-1.
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Prediction
Miami is looking to end a two-game losing streak as they take on the Magic today. The Heat are favored by 1 point and have gone 19-21 against the spread this season.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Heat are currently in 6th place with a record of 24-18. They are 1st in the Southeast Division.
On the road, Miami is 12-10 straight up and 11-9 against the spread. For the season, they have an average scoring differential of +0.2 points per game on the road.
Miami’s O/U record for the season is 18-24, and the under has hit in their last five games. This year, their games have averaged 222.2 points per game.
In their last game, the Heat lost to the Hawks by a score of 109-108. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Miami was favored by 7 points going into the game.
When playing on the road, the Heat are averaging 108.1 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in the NBA with 111.4 points per game.
So far, Miami has outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 29th in the league at 96.7 possessions per game.
From beyond the arc, the Heat are 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. On average, they are making 12.4 threes per game, which is 16th in the NBA.
This season, the Heat’s defense is the 5th ranked defense in the NBA at 5th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 73.8% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Heat defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.5% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.
Today, the Magic will look to end their two-game losing streak as they host the Heat. Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-20.
As the underdog, the Magic are 12-18 this season and have gone 18-12 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 1 point and have gone 3-1 ATS as the underdog.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 19-23, and their games have averaged 223.3 points per game. This season, their games have had an average O/U line of 226.2 points.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the 76ers by a score of 124-109. The O/U line for that game was 223 points, and Orlando was getting 5 points going into the game.
For the season, Orlando has an ATS record of 27-15, including a mark of 13-6 at home. The team’s average scoring margin at home is +6.3 PPG.
At home, the Magic are averaging 115.3 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Magic are 19th in the league at 46%.
So far, the Magic have attempted the 11th most two-pointers per game and are hitting 53% of their shots inside the arc (18th). From three-point range, Orlando is last in the NBA in makes per game (10.8) and 29th in three-point shooting percentage (34%).
When it comes to pace, the Magic are 15th in the league at 98.8 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Orlando is 27th in the NBA with an average of 24.6 per contest.
This season, the Magic defense has been impressive, holding the 8th position in the league while permitting an average of 111.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Magic are causing 14 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 10th in rejections, averaging 5.6 blocked shots each game.
Looking at our projections, the Heat are expected to take down the Magic by a score of 111-107.
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
- Take the Heat on the moneyline
- The Heat should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
- Franz Wagner – Ankle – Questionable
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Tyler Herro – Shoulder – Probable
- Dru Smith – Knee – Out
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. – Groin – Out
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