Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

Check out our 76ers vs. Magic prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Orlando.

  • The 76ers possess a 15-21 record so far.
  • Defensively, Philadelphia are giving up 110.8 points per game.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.
  • The Magic come in at 22-18.
  • Defensively, Orlando are giving up 103.4 points per game.
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.

76ers vs Magic Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the 76ers will travel to Orlando to take on the Magic. The Magic (-123) are favored by 1.5 points over the 76ers (+102). The over/under line is set at 206.5 points.

Philadelphia is 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-21. Orlando is 5th in the East and has lost two straight games.

76ers vs. Magic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic
  • Where: Orlando at Kia Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 12th
  • Betting Odds ORL -1.5, PHI +102 | ORL -123 O/U 206.5

76ers Preview: Will Philadelphia Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The 76ers fell to 15-21 on the season after a 123-115 home loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Philadelphia, who were favored by 7 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 238 exceeded the pre-game line of 218.5 by 19.5 points.

Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run, turning a 63-58 deficit into a 68-63 lead, but the Pelicans regained control, leading 87-78 going into the 4th quarter. The 76ers outscored New Orleans 37-36 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 30 points and 12 assists in their 123-115 loss to the Pelicans, shooting 50% from the field. Paul George added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% rate, while Kelly Oubre contributed 21 points despite shooting 38.9%.

Maxey and George were key in the 4th quarter, scoring 12 and 13 points respectively. The 76ers hit 14 threes, shooting 36.8% from deep and 46.2% overall.

The 76ers' defense held the Pelicans to 28 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 34 and 36 points, respectively. Overall, Philadelphia gave up 123 points on 48% shooting from the field.

Philadelphia had a tough time defending the three-point line, where New Orleans hit 18 threes at a 45% clip. The 76ers also sent the Pelicans to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the 76ers recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Magic Preview: Will the Magic Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The 76ers fell to 15-21 on the season after a 123-115 home loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Philadelphia was favored by 7 points but couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 238 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5.

Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run, turning a 63-58 deficit into a 68-63 lead, but the Pelicans responded and led 87-78 going into the 4th quarter. The 76ers outscored New Orleans 37-36 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Paolo Banchero's 34-point performance, including 15 in the 4th quarter, highlighted the Magic's offensive effort in their 109-106 loss to the Bucks. Banchero hit 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while the team connected on 14 threes, shooting 35% from deep.

Orlando shot 43% from the field overall, with Cole Anthony adding 18 points and Tristan Da Silva contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Black also chipped in 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite allowing 109 points, the Magic held the Bucks to just 9 three-pointers on 36% shooting from beyond the arc. Orlando's defense was particularly strong in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up only 21 points.

Orlando sent Milwaukee to the line 23 times, with the Bucks converting 14 free throws. The Magic also recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.

76ers vs Magic Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Philadelphia has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 115. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Magic have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.

76ers vs Magic Prediction

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