Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Magic and 76ers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Magic are at 16-8.
  • The Magic are averaging 107.9 points per game so far.
  • The Magic are coming off a 106-102 win vs. the 76ers.
  • The 76ers' record sits at 5-15.
  • Defensively, Philadelphia are giving up 111.4 points per game.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.

Magic vs 76ers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-170) will host the Magic (+144) in a conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 210 points.

Orlando is currently favored by 3.5 points and is 16-8 on the season. Philadelphia is 5-15 and is 14th in the Eastern Conference.

Magic vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Friday, December 6th
  • Betting Odds ORL -3.5, ORL -170 | PHI +144 O/U 210

Magic Preview: Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

Orlando improved to 16-8 on the season with a 106-102 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. The Magic, who were favored by 5.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but they picked up the road win. The total points for the game were 208, just under the 209.5-point line.

Orlando jumped out to a 34-22 lead after the 1st quarter, but the 76ers responded with a 10-0 run and won the 2nd quarter 31-19. The teams were tied at 77 heading into the 4th, where the Magic outscored the 76ers 29-25 to seal the win.

Franz Wagner led the Magic to a win over the 76ers, scoring 35 points on 52.2% shooting. He had 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from three, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% rate. Jalen Suggs made 4 threes at 50% efficiency, finishing with 17 points, while Jonathan Isaac added 14 points, making 2 threes at 66.7%.

Despite giving up 31 points in the 2nd quarter, the Magic's defense held the 76ers to 102 points overall, including just 22 in the 1st quarter. Orlando allowed 24 points in the 3rd and 25 in the 4th to secure the win.

The Magic allowed Philadelphia to shoot 48% from the field and 36% from three, with the 76ers making 11 threes. Orlando sent the 76ers to the line 19 times, where they hit 11 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 13 steals and 7 blocks.

76ers Preview: Can the 76ers Secure a Win at Home?

Orlando improved to 16-8 on the season with a 106-102 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 5.5 points, the Magic didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 208 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 209.5.

Orlando jumped out to a 34-22 lead after the 1st quarter, but the 76ers responded with a 10-0 run, closing the gap to 37-35. The teams were tied at 77 heading into the 4th quarter, where the Magic outscored the 76ers 29-25 to seal the win.

Jared McCain led the 76ers with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 58.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50% in their 106-102 loss to the Magic. Tyrese Maxey added 16 points despite shooting just 36.8%, and Guerschon Yabusele contributed 15 points on 75% shooting, also making 2 threes at 50%.

Philadelphia shot 48.8% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. McCain scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Maxey put up 6 points in the 4th. Yabusele added 4 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Despite giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the 76ers tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 19 points. They also held the Magic to 24 points in the 3rd but gave up 29 in the 4th, leading to a 106-102 loss.

Philadelphia did well in limiting Orlando's three-point shooting, allowing just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. The Magic went to the line 21 times, making 16 free throws. The 76ers recorded 9 steals and 1 block in the game.

Magic vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their three previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 104 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
  • The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Magic vs 76ers Prediction

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