Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Read our Magic vs Heat prediction for this NBA regular season game in Miami. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Magic have a road matchup with Miami at 24-23.
  • Defensively, Orlando are giving up 104.5 points per game.
  • The Magic are coming off a 121-113 win vs. the Heat.
  • The Heat possess a 22-22 record so far.
  • Miami has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (17th).
  • The Heat are coming off a 106-97 win vs. the Magic.

Magic vs Heat Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (22-22) will host the Orlando Magic (24-23) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1 point and are 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Heat are 8th in the East.

This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on FDSS.

Magic vs. Heat Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Miami Heat
  • Where: Miami at Kaseya Center
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds ORL -1, ORL -111 | MIA -108 O/U 207.5

Magic Preview: Will the Orlando Defense Show Up on the Road?

Orlando moved above .500 on the season (24-23) with a 121-113 win over the Pistons on Saturday. The Magic were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 234 points went well over the pre-game line of 208.5.

After a slow start, trailing 30-18 after the 1st quarter, Orlando bounced back by outscoring Detroit 36-23 in the 2nd quarter. The Pistons edged the Magic 28-25 in the 3rd, but Orlando took control in the 4th, outscoring Detroit 42-32 to seal the win.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner both scored 32 points in the Magic's win over the Pistons, with Banchero adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Wagner was huge in the 4th quarter, scoring 25 of his points in the final period.

Orlando hit 15 threes, shooting 45.5% from beyond the arc and 48.2% overall. Jonathan Isaac contributed 14 points, hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% rate.

Defensively, the Magic had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Pistons to 23 points, but they allowed 32 points in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 113 points on 46% shooting from the field.

Orlando limited Detroit to just 10 made threes, though the Pistons shot 40% from deep. The Magic also sent Detroit to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Heat Preview: Can the Heat Lock in a Home Win?

The Magic moved above .500 for the season at 24-23 with a 121-113 win over the Pistons on Saturday. Orlando, playing at home, was favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total score of 234 points went well over the pre-game line of 208.5.

Orlando fell behind early, trailing 30-18 after the 1st quarter, but they bounced back by outscoring Detroit 36-23 in the 2nd quarter. After a close 3rd quarter, where the Magic were down 81-79, they took control in the 4th, outscoring the Pistons 42-32 to seal the win.

Tyler Herro led the Heat to a win over the Nets, scoring 25 points and dishing out 8 assists. He shot 57.1% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% clip. Nikola Jovic also connected on 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep and finishing with 17 points, matching Bam Adebayo's total. Adebayo added 16 rebounds, while Terry Rozier contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter.

Miami's overall shooting was below average at 44.3%, but they hit 46.4% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. Herro scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Rozier delivered 9 points in the final period.

The Heat’s defense was strong on Saturday, holding the Nets to just 97 points on 37% shooting. Miami was particularly effective in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 17 and 19 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Heat gave up 14 threes on 35% shooting. They also sent the Nets to the line 26 times, where Brooklyn hit 23 free throws. Miami finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 6 blocks.

Magic vs Heat Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 97 points per game in this stretch.
  • Through their last ten home games, Miami has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 107 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Heat have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Magic have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

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