The Phoenix Suns (19-54) will try to put an end to their 10-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Orlando Magic (21-51) at Amway Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 24, 2018, and will air on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic Free Prediction
In the Suns’ last outing, they were dismantled by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-95. Cleveland won the rebounding battle. The Cavaliers had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (39 vs. 29) and total rebounds (54 vs. 36). Marquese Chriss had a solid outing for Phoenix, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Magic got blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers in their last outing, 118-98. Philadelphia’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Orlando. The 76ers had a rate of 25.0 (below their season average of 25.6), while the Magic posted a mark of 13.5 (below their season average of 20.0). With 10 points and 11 rebounds, Aaron Gordon put together a solid performance for Orlando.
Phoenix holds records of 19-54 straight up (SU) and 31-39-2 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring the Suns have finished over the projected point total 48.6 percent of the time.
Meanwhile, Orlando owns records of 21-51 SU and 33-37-2 ATS. Vegas is known to place the total high when the Magic are involved, as 41 of their 72 games have finished under the projected point total.
Josh Jackson has averaged 18.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals over the last five games for Phoenix.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Gordon scored a game-high 22 points and the Magic beat the Suns 128-112, covering as 3.5-point favorites. He also recorded seven rebounds. The game finished with a total of 240 points, which was 12.5 points above the projected point total of 227.5 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Orlando’s largest strengths. They had 43 free throw attempts, while Phoenix had just 25.
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Suns, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Phoenix is 19-16-1 ATS with 18 unders, 17 overs and 1 push.
At home, Orlando is 14-20-1 ATS with 21 unders and 14 overs.
When holding opponents under 100 points, Orlando is 9-7 and Phoenix is 6-2.
When scoring over 100 points, the Magic are 21-28 and the Suns are 15-32.
Phoenix averages 45.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Orlando ranks 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.9).
The Suns rank eighth in second chance points per game (13.3) while the Magic rank 26th (10.6).
Orlando ranks 11th in assists per game (23.3) while Phoenix ranks 29th (21.1).
The Magic rank 12th in fast break points per game (12.8) while the Suns rank 29th in fast break points allowed per game (15.0).
Orlando averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Phoenix ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
The Suns rank 12th in rebounds per game (44.0) while the Magic rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (45.5).
Orlando averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Phoenix ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
The Magic rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5) while the Suns rank 29th (18.9).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Phoenix is 1-4 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Orlando is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Suns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 23.4, up from 9.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 93.0 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 105.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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