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Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction 12-1-24 NBA Picks

Orlando Magic (14-7) vs. Brooklyn Nets (9-11)
December 1, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +8.5; Over/Under: +208.5
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The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Pick.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic beat the Nets and Bulls, and they play the Knicks, 76ers, and Suns next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 107.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 102.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 23.3 points and 5.4 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.


Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Suns, lost to the Magic, and they play the Bulls, Pacers, and Bucks next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 112.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder is averaging 18.6 points and 3.2 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dorian Finney-Smith is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The Nets have lost each of their last nine day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Magic have won each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Magic and Nets.
  • The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Nets’ last seven games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Magic’s last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

  • Cameron Johnson ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (3.2) this season.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

  • Franz Wagner ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
  • Jalen Suggs ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (93.1%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.3).
  • The Nets rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.5).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (102.8).
  • The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).

Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction

We’ve made money on the Brooklyn Nets this season, but the Magic remains the team to back currently. The Magic are rallying off the victories, and they’ve covered 9 of their last 10 games. That includes just beating the Nets a couple of days ago by 23 points. The Magic have won and covered each of the last 4 games against the Nets. There’s just no stepping in front of the Magic right now. I’ll once again ride the hot hand and lay the points.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Orlando Magic -8.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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