Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the 76ers versus the Magic? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 225 points, and the Magic are favored to win at home against the 76ers. Check out BetCoco for Orlando Magic – Philadelphia 76ers odds
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times the 76ers have faced the Magic on the road, they are undefeated at 5-0. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the 76ers and Magic, the 76ers hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3.
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 119 points per game.
- The last three games that Philadelphia was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Orlando has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
As we get started today, the 76ers are 20-9 overall and are 2-1 in their last three games. So far this season, the 76ers have gone 8-5 on the road and are 12-4 at home.
In terms of the spread, Philadelphia currently holds an ATS record of 21-8, which is above .500. This season, Philadelphia has a 18-5 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 3-3 when playing as underdogs.
With more than half of the 76ers’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 19-10-0. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 235.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 229.6.
In contrast to their season average of 122 points per game, the 76ers had a below average performance. They scored 113 points against the Heat and had a field goal percentage of 42.6%. The team’s scoring leader is Joel Embiid, who holds an average of 35 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points per game this season.
So far this season, the 76ers defense has been performing well, ranking 6 in the NBA at 111.2 points allowed per contest.
The 76ers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Heat offense to just 42.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 119 points to Miami.
Coming into today’s matchup vs. the 76ers, the Magic are in 1st place in the Southeast Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference. With a record of 18-11, they are above .500.
Orlando currently has an ATS record of 20-9, placing them above .500 against the spread. When playing on the road, the Magic hold an ATS record of 9-6 in contrast to a 11-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
So far over half of the Magic’s games have surpassed the over/under lines, putting their over/under record at 15-14-0. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 202.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 226.
Coming off their recent game, the Magic offense tallied 127 points in a matchup against the Wizards. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.7%, and they made 12 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Paolo Banchero, who holds an average of 21.3 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Franz Wagner is averaging 20.5 points per game this season.
At present, the Magic’s defense is ranked 5, allowing 110.7 points per game.
The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.
In spite of being 3 point underdogs, we anticipate the 76ers winning this one 110-108.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- We like the 76ers on the moneyline (+124)
- The 76ers are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Questionable
- Joe Ingles – Ankle – Questionable
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Jonathan Isaac – Hamstring – Questionable
- Kevon Harris – Coach’s Decision – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Hamstring – Out
- Joel Embiid – Ankle – Out
