The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Here’s a Suns vs. Magic Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs. Magic pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Kings and lost to the Bucks, and they play the Clippers next. The Magic have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.3 points and 4.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Thunder and Spurs, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Suns have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Collin Gillespie is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Magic’s last eight games at Mortgage Matchup Center.
- The Suns have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Suns.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Magic.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Magic’s last 12 day games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (65.4%) this season.
- Jordan Goodwin ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.6%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (21.5), rebounds (8.3) and assists (4.8) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.0).
- 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 (21.5).
Suns vs Magic Injury Report
Cole Anthony and Devin Booker are out for the Suns. Grayson Allen is questionable.
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner. Jalen Suggs is questionable.
Suns vs Magic Prediction
I’ve been harsh on the Magic all season, as this team has underachieved and is 22-32 ATS on the season. I don’t want to make a habit of backing the Magic. However, we’re getting a buck with the Magic, while the Suns are down Booker and possibly Allen. Yes, the Suns have found ways to win regardless, and they’re 34-20-2 ATS on the season. I get it, and we’ve made coin backing the Suns all year. Still, the value is with the Magic and the bucket given the injury report. If the Magic are an East contender, they win this game. It’s that simple.