Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (23-22) will host the Phoenix Suns (26-19) at the Kia Center. The Magic are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 2-point underdogs in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is set at 227.5.
Phoenix is favored by 2 points and is 6th in the Western Conference. Orlando is 8th in the East and will look to get back on track tonight. The game can be seen on BSF.
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Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Magic, the Suns have put together a record of 4-1. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Suns and Magic, the teams have averaged 219 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Magic as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
- Phoenix has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 128 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Prior to today’s game, the Suns are 26-19 and are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. Within the Pacific Division, they are 3rd.
On the road, the Suns have gone 12-8 this season, and they are favored by 2 points for today’s game. Against the spread on the road, they are 9-11 compared to 7-17 at home.
In the Western Conference, the Suns have a record of 17-14 and have gone 9-5 against non-conference opponents. Their ATS record for the season is 16-28.
In their most recent game, the Suns lost to the Pacers by a score of 133-131. Phoenix was favored by 5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 243.5.
For the season, the Suns have been favored in 33 of their 45 games and have a record of 22-11 in those games. As the favorite, their scoring margin is +5.1 PPG.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 23-22, and their games have averaged a combined 231.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 227.5.
On the season, the Suns are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. In terms of shooting, they are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. From beyond the arc, Phoenix is hitting 37% of their threes, which is 9th in the league.
When it comes to pace, the Suns are 23rd in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 9th at 55%. However, they are only 21st in three-pointers made per game at 12.
So far, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.3% of their games. They are also 3rd in free throws made per game at 20.7. In terms of assists, Phoenix is 15th in the league with 26.4 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Suns’ defense is giving up an average of 114.5 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.1% from downtown.
Orlando is 23-22 overall and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place.
As the underdog, the Magic have an ATS record of 19-13 and are 13-19 straight-up. Their scoring differential as the underdog is -3.2 points per game. On the season, they are 28-17 ATS and have lost two straight ATS.
The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 21-24, and their last two games have gone over the line. On average, their games have seen 222.4 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 227.5.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 107-106. The O/U line for that game was 212 points, and Orlando was favored by 6.5 points.
At home, the Magic are averaging 114.0 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.3 points per game.
Orlando is 20th in pace at 98.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the league in both three-point percentage (34%) and three-pointers made per game (10.7). They are 19th in two-point shooting at 54%.
Orlando’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 111.1 points allowed per game. Orlando’s defense is currently forcing 13.9 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.4 rejections per game.
Our prediction for this game is that the Suns will come out on top with a projected score of 119-109.
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -2
- Projecting a combined 228 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Calf – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Nose – Questionable
- Jusuf Nurkic – Thumb – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Bol Bol – Foot – Out
