Magic vs. Nets prediction and odds for Friday, April 7 (Nets can clinch tonight)

One win would clinch the No. 6 seed and a playoff berth for the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and they’re taking on an Orlando Magic team that is expected to sit several key players.

Orlando was blown out by Cleveland’s bench on Thursday night, and the team won’t have Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., Markelle Fultz and Gary Harris in this game.

Brooklyn is set as a major favorite as a result, and the Nets should still be looking to win this game so they can rest their own guys in the final game of the season.

Here’s a look at the latest odds:

Magic vs. Nets odds, spread and total

Magic vs. Nets prediction and pick

I can’t trust this Orlando bench after the team lost by 24 on Thursday night to a shorthanded Cleveland team.

The Magic have been terrific since a 5-20 start, but the team is eliminated from postseason contention, making this a meaningless game for the young squad.

With Orlando getting a look at more players for developmental reasons, I think the Nets leave no doubt in this matchup.

Miami won on Thursday night to keep the Nets’ magic number at one, but the team can control its own destiny tonight. Trust the Nets to get it done.

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