Suns vs Magic Prediction
I’m not running to the window to get involved in this game, but if forced to pick, I’ll lean toward the Suns at home. Even at the end of a back-to-back, the Suns are the healthier team and in need of a feel-good victory. The Magic have issues scoring the basketball and are still down two of their better players in Banchero and Suggs.
It’s ugly, I know. The Suns have just one win and have yet to cover a number, but if there was a game for them to get right, it would be this one against an injured team that can’t score. If the Suns don’t win this game, it’s time to hit the panic button. Give me the Suns and the small chalk.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Celtics and Wizards, and they play the Warriors next. The Magic have won 9 of their last 17 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 47 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Warriors and Trail Blazers, and they play the Rockets next. The Suns have lost 9 of their last 13 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 124.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 23 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 17.2 points and 7 rebounds. Dillon Brooks is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Green is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The favorites have won each of the Suns’ last 11 games.
- The Magic have lost six of their last seven games at Mortgage Matchup Center.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last four games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Thursday games as underdogs.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have lost nine of their last 10 games.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against the Suns.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Suns’ last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Magic’s last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (95.3%) this season.
- Miles Bridges ranks T19th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (61.2%) this season.
- Franz Wagner ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (35.2).
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint (282) this season.
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.9).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (23.3).