Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Check out our Magic vs. Nets prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Brooklyn.

  • The Magic's record sits at 14-7.
  • Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (22nd).
  • The Magic are coming off a 123-100 win vs. the Nets.
  • The Nets sit at 9-11.
  • Brooklyn has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.

Magic vs Nets Prediction

At 3:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (9-11) will host the Orlando Magic (14-7) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 6.5 points and have won five straight games. The over/under line for this game is 210.

Orlando is 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Southeast Division. The Nets are 9th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. The game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.

Magic vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 1st
  • Betting Odds ORL -6.5, ORL -280 | BKN +230 O/U 210

Magic Preview: Does Orlando Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Magic improved to 14-7 this season with a 123-100 road win over the Nets on Friday. Orlando, favored by 8 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 223 points went over the 207-point line.

A 13-0 run helped the Magic take control, extending the score from 50-46 to 59-50. They then outscored the Nets 35-22 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 96-71 lead. Brooklyn edged Orlando 29-27 in the final quarter, but the Magic had already done enough to secure the win.

The Magic's offense shined in their win over the Nets, shooting 53% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 51.4% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, scoring 13 of his points in the first quarter.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 points, knocking down 4 threes at 80% shooting, with 9 points coming in the 3rd quarter. Tristan Da Silva contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency.

Despite a shaky 1st and 4th quarter, the Magic's defense held the Nets to just 100 points on Friday, thanks to strong 2nd and 3rd quarters where they allowed just 20 and 22 points, respectively. Orlando sent Brooklyn to the line 14 times, with the Nets converting 10 free throws.

Orlando struggled to defend the three, as the Nets hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. However, the Magic limited Brooklyn's second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds. They also racked up 13 steals and 13 blocks in the game.

Nets Preview: Can Brooklyn Grab a Win at Home?

Orlando improved to 14-7 this season with a 123-100 road win over the Nets on Friday. The Magic, who were favored by 8 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 223 points went over the line of 207.

A pivotal 13-0 run helped Orlando take control, extending the score from 50-46 to 59-50. They outscored Brooklyn 28-20 in the 2nd quarter and 35-22 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 96-71 lead. The Nets edged the Magic 29-27 in the final quarter, but Orlando’s lead was too much to overcome.

Shake Milton led the Nets with 22 points and 4 assists in their 123-100 loss to the Magic, shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at a 50% clip. Keon Johnson added 15 points, with 10 of those coming in the 4th quarter, while Cameron Johnson contributed 14 points, knocking down 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Brooklyn connected on 14 threes, shooting 48.3% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall. Jalen Wilson scored 9 of his 11 points in the opening quarter, and Milton added 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

The Nets struggled defensively against the Magic, giving up 123 points on 53% shooting. Orlando scored 33 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 3rd, with Brooklyn allowing 28 in the 2nd and 27 in the 4th.

Brooklyn had a tough time defending the three, as the Magic hit 18 threes at a 51% clip. The Nets sent Orlando to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Magic vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Orlando has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 101. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • In their last three home games, Brooklyn has averaged 121 points per game while allowing 113. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
  • The Magic have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Magic vs Nets Prediction

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