The Orlando Magic (6-8) take on the Philadelphia 76ers (9-6) at the Amway Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Philadelphia is a 6-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 222 points.
Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic Betting Prediction
The 76ers come in on a high note after defeating the Miami Heat in their last game, 124-114, as 2.5-point underdogs. The combined points for the game (238) were over the O/U total of 224.5. The 76ers had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 14.2) and held the Heat to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 27.1). Philadelphia was led by Joel Embiid, who was the top scorer from either team with 35 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
In the Magic’s last game, they fell to the Washington Wizards, 117-109. The combined points for the game (226) were over the O/U total of 221. Getting to the free throw line was one of Washington’s biggest advantages. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Orlando had just 11. Orlando’s Aaron Gordon had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Magic lost 116-115 but covered as 12.5-point underdogs. Nikola Vucevic registered a triple-double with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. The game finished with a total of 231 points, which was 13.5 points above the projected point total of 217.5 points. Philadelphia had a better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 12.3). Orlando, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-22; 77.3 percent).
Philadelphia is 9-6 straight up (SU), but they are just 6-9 against the spread (ATS). 76ers matchups tend to finish over the total (60.0 percent).
Meanwhile, Orlando is 6-8 SU and 6-7-1 ATS. Contrary to Philadelphia, games featuring the Magic have typically finished under the projected point total (64.3 percent).
Terrence Ross has averaged 16.2 points over the last five games for Orlando.
Orlando could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Orlando ranks fourth in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.8 percent), while Philadelphia forces the fewest turnovers (11.0 percent). This game should be a matchup of contrasting tempos. The fast-breaking 76ers rank fifth in possessions per game, while the more methodical Magic rank 21st.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS with 5 overs and 3 unders.
At home, Orlando is 2-6 ATS with 6 unders and 2 overs.
Philadelphia is 3-0 when they allow under 100 points, while Orlando is 2-0.
The 76ers are 9-4 when they reach the century mark, while the Magic are 5-3.
Philadelphia averages 49.3 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Orlando ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (47.9).
The Magic rank 10th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.0) while the 76ers rank 25th (19.3).
Orlando ranks seventh in second chance points per game (15.1) while Philadelphia ranks 20th in second chance points allowed per game (14.6).
The Magic rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.6) while the 76ers rank 16th (7.5).
Orlando ranks sixth in blocks per game (6.1) while Philadelphia ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
The 76ers average 26.1 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. The Magic rank 10th in assists allowed per game (22.9).
Philadelphia ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (33.3) while Orlando ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (30.9).
The 76ers average 15.6 fast break points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Magic rank 10th in fast break points allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
Over its last five games, Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Orlando is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over its last five games.
The 76ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 103.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
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