The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic meet Thursday 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 Pistons and Lakers, and they play the Wizards next. The Nets have lost 14 of their last 16 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.5 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 15.6 points and 1.8 rebounds. Noah Clowney is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Spurs and Thunder, and they play the Jazz next. The Magic have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.2 points and 3.6 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last nine night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last eight games against the Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games following a home loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the Magic’s last five games.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Magic have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Nets have won two of their last three games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Nets’ last nine night games against the Magic following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last nine night games at Kia Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (93.6%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (21.6), rebounds (8.6) and assists (4.8) per game this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Noah Clowney is one of only seven qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.9).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.4).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.1).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.4).
Magic vs Nets Injury Report
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Cam Thomas. Ochai Agbaji is questionable.
Magic vs Nets Prediction
We know the Nets suck and are probably in tank mode. The Magic should win this game comfortably. However, the Magic have underachieved up to this point and are 19-30 ATS on the season. This will be just the second time this season that the Magic are a double-digit favorite. Just because the Nets aren’t good doesn’t mean we throw every opponent a billion points. Moreover, the Magic and Nets met a month ago, and the game went into overtime. I’m taking the boatload of points with the Nets if forced to pick.