Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Magic (-549) will host the Spurs (+399) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 225.
Orlando (-10.5) is currently 8th in the East and 27-24 overall. San Antonio (10-41) is 15th in the West and has lost five straight games.
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Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Spurs and Magic did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Magic have the leg up at 2-1. The Magic also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 232 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across their last five road contests, San Antonio has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 115 points per game.
- In their last five home games, Orlando has averaged 110 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- The last five games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
San Antonio is looking to end their five-game losing streak and improve their record of 10-41. They are currently 15th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division.
As the underdog, the Spurs have gone 6-40 this season and are 20-26 against the spread as the underdog. In their last four games as the underdog, they have not covered the spread.
In Spurs games this season, the average scoring line is 232.9 compared to today’s O/U line of 225. The team has also gone 7 straight games hitting the under.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Heat by a score of 116-104. The O/U line for that game was 227 points. San Antonio was a 7.5-point underdog going into the game.
Against the spread, the Spurs are 24-27 for the season and 12-13 ATS on the road. Today, they are 10.5-point underdogs.
Overall, the Spurs have an O/U record of 27-23-1 for the season. In non-conference games, they are 3-20 compared to 7-21 against Western Conference opponents.
The Spurs are one of the top teams in the NBA when it comes to pace, as they are 5th in the league at 101.4 possessions per game. However, they are just 24th in scoring at 112.2 points per game.
So far this season, the Spurs have scored below the NBA scoring average in 56.9% of their games. In terms of their road scoring, San Antonio is averaging 109.8 points per game away from home.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 11th in the league in attempts but are just 30th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. Overall, San Antonio is 27th in field goal percentage at 46%.
So far, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 26th in the league at 120.8 points per contest. The Spurs defense is coming off a game in which they held the Heat offense to just 45.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 116 points to Miami.
Orlando is favored by 10.5 points today against the Spurs. The Magic have won their last two games as the favorite and have a record of 12-3 when favored this season. In games where they are favored, they have gone 11-4 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +9 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are currently in 8th place with a record of 27-24. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place.
So far this season, Orlando has an O/U record of 24-27, and their games have averaged a combined 222 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 225 points.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Heat by a score of 121-95. The O/U line for that game was 213.5 points. Orlando was getting 3 points going into the game, and they are now 33-18 ATS for the season (15-7 at home).
When playing at home, the Magic are averaging 114.0 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 111.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 22nd in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 33.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st in the league at 46%. When it comes to three-point shooting, Orlando is last in the NBA at 34%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Magic are 3rd in the NBA in attempts at 26 per game. In terms of assists, Orlando is 27th in the league at 24.6 per game.
This season, the Magic defense has been impressive, holding the 7th position in the league while permitting an average of 110.8 points per contest. So far this season, the Magic’s defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 4th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.9 times per game vs. Orlando.
Coming in as 10.5 point favorites, our projections have the Magic picking up a 111-106 win.
Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Spurs (+10.5)
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
