Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Tip-off for this Eastern Conference matchup between the 76ers and Magic is set for 7:00 ET. The game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando.
Philadelphia (-217) comes into this contest as 5.5-point favorites over the Magic (+178). The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 222.5 points.
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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers have won each of the last three games on the road vs. the Magic. Across the last three head to head matchups between the 76ers and Magic, the teams have averaged 209 points per game with an over/under record of 0-3. The last three times they have faced off with the Magic as the home team, the OU record is 1-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 120 points per game while allowing an average of 115. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
- In their last ten games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Today, the 76ers are favored by 5.5 points on the road against the Magic. This season, Philadelphia has been favored in 30 of their 39 games and has a record of 24-6 as the favorite.
Against the spread, the 76ers have covered in three straight games, and their overall ATS record is 27-12. On the road, they are 11-6 ATS compared to 16-6 ATS at home.
In terms of their O/U record, the 76ers are 23-16 this season. The over has hit in their last two games, and today’s O/U line is 222.5 points. On average, their games have finished with 231.8 points.
Philadelphia’s most recent win came against the Nuggets, with the 76ers winning by a score of 126-121. They were also favored by 2 points in that game, giving them a 5-3 record as the favorite this season.
Currently, the 76ers are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-13. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-10 compared to 9-3 in non-conference games.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are one of the top offensive teams in the league. They are currently 6th in the NBA in scoring at 119.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 119.2 points per game.
So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.0% of their games. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 14th in the league at 99.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 13th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 47%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 37% on the season (13th).
Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 111.9 points per contest. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
Orlando’s over/under streak is at six games, with their games averaging 223 points per game this season. Today’s line of 222.5 is lower than the average O/U line of 226.3 for their games.
The Magic’s ATS record for the season is 27-14, and they have covered the spread in their last two games on the road. At home, they are 13-5 vs. the spread and have an average scoring margin of +7.4 points per game.
Against the spread, Orlando is 18-11 as the underdog this season and 12-17 straight-up as the underdog. They are 12-17 as the underdog and have an average scoring differential of -2.7 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Magic lost to the Hawks by a score of 106-104. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game and are now 27-14 vs. the spread this season. The O/U line for that game was 229 points.
Orlando is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-19. In the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-11 compared to 6-8 in non-conference games.
At home, the Magic are averaging 115.7 points per game this season. Overall, they are 23rd in the league in scoring at 112 points per game. Orlando is 15th in pace at 99 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA in three-point percentage at 34%. They are also 29th in made threes at 10.8 per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Orlando is 19th in the league at 46%.
Despite being 26th in assists, the Magic are 8th in offensive rebounds. They are also 5th in free throws made and 2nd in free throw attempts. Orlando’s offense has outscored the NBA scoring average in 39% of their games this season.
This season, the Magic defense has been impressive, holding the 6th position in the league while permitting an average of 111.1 points per contest. Orlando struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Hawks, giving up 16. For the game, Atlanta scored 106 points in the game.
Based on our projections, we have the 76ers coming out on top by a score of 116-106.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
- Franz Wagner – Ankle – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Mo Bamba – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Jaden Springer – Ankle – Questionable
