Orlando Magic (16-8) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (5-15)
December 6, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers +2.5; Over/Under: +209.5
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The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the 76ers, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Suns, Thunder, and Bucks next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 107.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Hornets, lost to the Magic, and they play the Bulls, Pacers, and Hornets next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 105.2 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 19.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. Jared McCain is the third double-digit scorer and Paul George is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last four home games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Magic’s last seven games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers have covered 3 straight games, but in order to side with them here you’re basically saying you like their chances to win, and I just can’t get there. The 76ers have just 5 wins on the season, and the constant lineup changes make it hard for them to find chemistry. The Magic remain one of the hottest teams in the league with wins in 8 of their last 10, and they’ve covered 7 of those games. The Magic also beat the 76ers on Wednesday and are 2-0 SU against them this year. Only laying a bucket. I have to go with Magic.
