Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

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

  • The Suns head to Orlando for a matchup with the Magic.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.
  • The Magic hold a 16-9 record so far.
  • Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (24th).
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Suns.

Suns vs Magic Prediction

At 6:30 ET, the 12-10 Suns will travel to Orlando to take on the 16-9 Magic. Orlando is currently favored by 1 point and is 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while Phoenix is 8th in the West.

The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is currently sitting at 211 points. The Suns have lost two straight and are 3rd in the Pacific Division, while the Magic are 1st in the Southeast.

Suns vs. Magic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Orlando Magic
  • Where: Orlando at Kia Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds ORL -1, PHO -103 | ORL -116 O/U 211

Suns Preview: Does Phoenix Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Suns dropped to 12-10 on the season after a 121-111 road loss to the Heat on Saturday. Phoenix, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 232 points exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 8.5 points.

Miami’s 12-0 run, which stretched the score from 60-57 to 69-60, was a turning point. Phoenix led 58-53 at one point, but the Heat’s run shifted momentum. The Suns trailed 87-82 going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 34-29.

In Saturday's loss to the Heat, the Suns shot 43.9% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 39% clip. Royce O'Neale led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency, while Devin Booker added 21 points despite shooting just 37.5%.

Grayson Allen also made 5 threes, finishing with 16 points. O'Neale scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Booker and Allen each added 7 points in the 4th.

The Suns’ defense struggled in the 2nd half, giving up 34 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 121-111 loss to the Heat. Overall, Phoenix allowed Miami to shoot 52% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns also sent Miami to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws. Defensively, Phoenix recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Magic Preview: Pressure Builds for Orlando as Home Favorites

The Suns fell to 12-10 on the season after a 121-111 road loss to the Heat on Saturday. Phoenix entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 232 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 223.5 by 8.5 points.

Miami took control with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 60-57 to 69-60. The Suns were unable to recover, as they were outscored 34-24 in the 3rd quarter and 34-29 in the 4th.

In their 102-94 loss to the 76ers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 42.3% from the field and 28.3% from three-point range. They did manage to hit 13 threes, but their overall shooting woes were evident.

Franz Wagner led the way with 30 points, including 15 in the 1st quarter. Jalen Suggs added 22 points, scoring 15 in the 4th quarter. Moritz Wagner contributed 12 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% clip.

Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 102 points, giving up 25 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and just 21 in the 3rd. However, they allowed 31 points in the 4th, which contributed to their loss.

Orlando did well in limiting Philadelphia's three-point shooting, allowing just 7 made threes on 26% shooting. The Magic also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Suns vs Magic Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • Across the Magic last three home games, the team averaged 102 points per game while allowing 108. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • Although the Magic have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Suns vs Magic Prediction

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