Magic vs. 76ers Betting Analysis and Prediction
The Orlando Magic are riding a two-game losing streak, which is likely to extend to a three-game losing streak when they face the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers on a seven-game winning streak. Monday night’s matchup will be the first of two games in three nights between the 76ers and Magic in Philadelphia.
We’ll review the trends, stats, and odds before making our Magic vs 76ers betting predictions and picks for Monday’s online sports betting ticket.
Last Game Records
Philadelphia enters Monday night with a 32-16 record. They are ranked second and 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Atlantic Division. Orlando is fourth in the Southeast Division with a 19-31 record, 8.5-games back of the Miami Heat.
This is the third of four head-to-head NBA matchups between the Magic and 76ers, with Philly winning both previous games in Orlando in a three-day span in November.
The 76ers won the first game 107-99 on November 25th. Philadelphia had a much easier time in the second game Magic vs 76ers game on the NBA schedule, easily defeating Orlando 133-103 on November 27th.
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Information
Orlando Magic (19-31) vs Philadelphia 76ers (32-16)
Location of the game:Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia, PA.
Date:Monday, January 30. 7:00 PM ET.
How to watch: FuboTV, NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Florida, NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Analysis
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic have lost two straight games, three of the last five, and six of the last ten. In the last ten games, the Magic have a 7-3 ATS record and a 6-4 over/under record.
The Magic are 4-0 ATS in the last four games against teams with a winning record. Meanwhile, the under is 7-0 ATS against teams with a .600 winning percentage or higher at home. However, the Magic are 1-5 ATS in the last six games in Philly and 2-8 ATS in the last ten head-to-head matchups overall.
The Orlando Magic statistics don’t necessarily reflect their struggling season evident in their win-loss record.
Orlando Magic Stats
Orlando is ranked 27th in the NBA, averaging 111.1 ppg. However, the Magic are ranked 13th, shooting 47.4% from the field and converting on 79.1% of their free throw attempts (11th). The Magic are ranked 20th from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3%.
The Magic average 42.4 offensive rebounds and are ranked 21st overall. Their 42.0 defensive rebounds per game rank them seventh in the NBA.
Orlando is giving up 114.6 ppg and ranked 18th overall. Oppositions are shooting 47.5% from the field (19th), but teams struggle on the perimeter against the Magic, only shooting 34.8% in three-point attempts and ranking Orlando fourth overall.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with points and assists per game, averaging 20.5 ppg and 2.5 apg while shooting 43.1% from the field. Bol Bol leads the Magic in rebounding, with the big man pulling in 6.7 rpg.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are on a heater, having won seven straight games and nine of the last ten games. In the last ten games, the 76ers have a 6-4 ATS record and an 8-2 over-under record.
The over is 8-0 in the 76ers’ last eight home games, and 7-1 in Philadelphia’s last ten games following an ATS win.
Despite Philadelphia’s recent run of hitting the over and good over/under record this season, the 76ers’ NBA team stats don’t reflect a team lighting up the scoreboard. But this team is one that gets the job done with outstanding shooting efficiency.
Philadelphia 76ers Stats
The 76ers are ranked 13th and averaging 114.8 ppg. However, Philadelphia is ranked seventh, shooting 48.3 from the field, fourth overall. They are hitting 38.5% of three-point attempts, and makes teams pay from the foul line, ranked second and hitting 82.6% of their shots.
However, Philadelphia is one of the worst offensive-rebounding teams in the NBA, ranked 28th and grabbing 40.5 rpg. The 76ers’ rebounding story changes when looking at the defensive end, as Philly is ranked sixth overall, pulling down 42.0 rpg.
Defensively, The 76ers are ranked fourth overall, giving up 110.9 ppg, and second, holding teams to shooting 34.8 on three-point attempts. However, teams are shooting 47.4% from the field, ranking Philadelphia 14th.
Unsurprisingly, Joel Embiid leads the 76ers in the important NBA player stats categories. Embiid leads the 76ers shooting 53.4% from the field and averaging 33.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg, and 4.2 rpg.
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Before we make our Magic vs 76ers betting picks, we need to preview the NBA odds. More specifically, the Philadelphia 76ers odds as the favorites before making our picks.
The 76ers are huge home favorites, listed between -450 and -455 on most online sportsbooks. The Magic are listed between +345 and +350 as the massive moneyline underdog.
The point spread line is set at 9.5, with both the Magic (+9.5) and 76ers (-9.5) listed at -110 odds. However, as money is starting to trickle in on this line, there is a little action on the Magic to cover the spread, shifting their odds to -112, while the 76ers’ odds drop to -109.
Orlando has a 28-21-1 ATS record, while Philadelphia has a 27-20-1 ATS record.
The total points line is set between 232.0 and 233.5 points, depending on your sportsbook of choice. The over and under is listed at -110 on most sportsbooks. Although some action has the over favored at -115 and the under listed at -105 on a few sportsbooks.
The Magic have a 26-22-2 over/under record, while the 76ers have a 30-18 over/under record.
With no value on the 76ers’ moneyline, you’ll need to parlay Philly on the moneyline with other wagers to get any value from the likely 76ers’ win.
In the two previous matchups this season, the 76ers covered the spread in both games. Meanwhile, the over/under was 1-1, with the over-hitting in the second game this season.
The over is 4-1 in the last five meetings between the Magic and 76ers and 9-4 in the last 13 games in Philadelphia.
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Prediction
We’ve already spoiled one of our Magic vs 76ers betting picks in the last section. Take the 76ers to extend their winning streak to eight games and win on the moneyline.
The second of our Magic vs 76ers betting picks is to follow the betting trends and take the over. The total points line is 20 points higher than the last meeting between Orlando and Philadelphia, but we are undeterred as both teams have successfully hit the over in the last ten games and the season overall.
Our final Magic vs 76ers betting prediction is the toughest pick to make. We’re going to take the Magic to cover the spread of +9.5. In the 76ers’ last three games with a seven-point or higher spread number, they have failed to cover the spread, while the Magic have covered four 7.5-point or higher spreads in the last four attempts.
NBA Picks: Philadelphia 76ers Moneyline, Orlando Magic +9.5, Over.
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