The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Magic vs 76ers prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Bulls and Pelicans while losing to the Hornets, Rockets, and Bucks. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points and 5.3 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.6 points and 5.3 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off wins over the Raptors, Thunder, Heat, Grizzlies, Spurs, and Pistons. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 114.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 34.7 points and 5.5 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.7 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts
- The 76ers have won each of their last 12 Friday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have lost each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Wells Fargo Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Magic’s last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs 76ers prediction
The 76ers are the more talented team when they’re close to full strength, and this is a big game as the Magic and Philly fight for playoff seeding. The 76ers should be favored at home. However, this line is disrespectful toward the Magic, a team that’s won all year and has a 62.5 percent cover percentage, which is easily the best in the NBA. Also, the 76ers listed Embiid, Maxey, Lowry, and Martin as questionable at the time of this writing. I have to grab the points with the Magic on the road.