The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic meet Thursday in NBA action at the Uber Arena. Here’s a Magic vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Thunder, beat the Nets, and they play the Magic next. The Grizzlies have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 18.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 17.9 points and 7.6 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Edey is grabbing 11.1 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the 76ers, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Magic have won 21 of their last 35 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have won six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last nine games following a win.
- The Grizzlies have won seven of their last eight games against the Magic.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Grizzlies and Magic.
Total Points Facts
- Four of the Grizzlies’ last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Magic’s last five night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Magic vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Magic will be without Jalen Suggs.
The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant, and Ty Jerome.
Magic vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are a tough sell given their current form, injury report, and the Morant trade rumors that are getting louder. We could easily see the Grizzlies mail it in as they await a major roster shakeup. The Magic aren’t lighting the world on fire with their 15-25 ATS record, but they’re finding ways to win games, and they’ll have Wagner back.
In Germany, this is going to be a Magic pro crowd with Wagner on the court. At almost full strength, the Magic should roll in this spot against a Grizzlies side that has endless banged up bodies and distractions. I’ll lay the points.