The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic meet Friday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Raptors and Knicks, and they play the Wizards next. The Nets have lost 13 of their last 14 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 125.5 points on 52.1 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 23.3 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Ziaire Williams is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 41 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Trail Blazers and Knicks, and they play the Rockets next. The Magic have won 15 of their last 24 regular season games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 116 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.2 points and 4.4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 22.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Tristan da Silva is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The favorites have won each of the last 12 games between the Nets and Magic.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a home loss.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Nets have won four of their last six games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games after winning as underdogs.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Nets’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight night games against the Magic following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last five night games against the Nets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Nets Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner due to a knee injury. Paolo Banchero is out with a groin injury.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Cam Thomas.
Magic vs Nets Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk with the Magic, especially when they’re down their best player in Banchero. However, this line has everything to do with the Nets and how awful they are. The Nets have one win on the season and are 3-8 ATS despite being big underdogs. The Nets’ owner said before the season that they’d be tanking this season, and it looks like they’re doing just that. There are better options out there on a packed Friday, but it’s the Magic or pass for me in this one.