The Philadelphia 76ers (1-1) challenge the Orlando Magic (1-1) at Wells Fargo Center. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Philadelphia is a 12-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 217 points.
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Free Prediction
In the Magic’s last outing, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Charlotte Hornets, 120-88, and failed to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. The total points for the game (208) came in just over the O/U total of 207.5. Making free throws was one of Charlotte’s largest strengths. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Magic were 10-14 (71.4 percent). Nikola Vucevic put together a good game for Orlando, recording 12 points and eight rebounds.
The 76ers had no trouble getting past the Chicago Bulls in their last matchup, 127-108, covering as 12-point favorites. The total points for the game (235) finished over the O/U total of 221. The 76ers had a much better free throw rate (0.290 vs. 0.089) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 10.2). Joel Embiid was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
Philadelphia could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the league’s worst offenses. Since the 2017-18 season, the 76ers rank first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.494), while Orlando is 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.510).
Since last season, the Magic are 26-58 straight up (SU) and 34-48-1 against the spread (ATS). Games involving Orlando have had a slight tendency to go under the O/U total since last season (51.8 percent).
On the other hand, the 76ers, are 53-31 SU and 50-33-1 ATS since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Philadelphia games over that same period with 42 overs compared to 41 unders.
The 76ers won all three meetings against the Magic last season. In the last matchup, Philadelphia won 118-98. The 76ers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 13.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.213 vs. 0.154).
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
In games where they allow below 100 points, Philadelphia is 24-0 and Orlando is 12-9.
The 76ers are 55-22 when they score more than 100 points, while the Magic are 25-31.
Philadelphia ranks first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.2) while Orlando ranks 28th (48.2).
The 76ers average 47.7 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the league. The Magic rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (46.0).
Philadelphia ranks fifth in second chance points per game (13.8) while Orlando ranks 27th (11.0).
The 76ers rank third in assists per game (26.9) while the Magic rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (24.4).
Philadelphia ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (10.5) while Orlando ranks 22nd (12.9).
The 76ers rank sixth in steals per game (8.3) while the Magic rank 17th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Orlando averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Philadelphia ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
The 76ers average 16.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Magic rank 18th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.0).
Orlando averages 29.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (29.7).
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