The Philadelphia 76ers (20-15) and Orlando Magic (21-17) meet Friday at 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1; 76ers won at home 136-124 Oct. 27 and lost at home 144-103 Nov. 25
The 76ers throttled the Washington Wizards 131-110 Wednesday, covering as a 16.5-point home favorite with the Over (234.5) cashing. C Joel Embiid led 7 Philadelphia players scoring in double figures with 28 points. The 76ers are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 contests and are 21-13-1 ATS on the season.
The Magic edged the Brooklyn Nets 104-103 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point favorite in the overtime thriller as the Under (220.5) hit. Orlando F Paolo Banchero scored 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting. The Magic have traded off winning and losing their last 12 games, but are just 2-10 ATS in those. They are 14-24 ATS on the season.
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76ers at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Magic +118 (bet $100 to win $118)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -2.5 (-110) | Magic +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
76ers at Magic key injuries
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
Magic
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) out
- F Franz Wagner (ankle) out
- C Mo Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 120, Magic 113
PASS.
While this option is playable for the 76ers (-145), considering the predicted outcome, the better route is to look at the spread.
BET 76ERS -2.5 (-110).
Philadelphia has performed well over the past week, especially on the road. It has won 3 straight road games, and those have been impressive wins over the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Memphis Grizzlies. The 76ers have also covered in 3 straight road games.
The Magic have been incredibly inconsistent, and they are 6-14 ATS following a loss, per teamrankings.com. That’s concerning. Orlando hasn’t rewarded bettors of late either, going just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
Take 76ERS -2.5 (-110).
BET OVER 227.5 (-105).
The 76ers are scorching hot offensively, going Over in 3 straight games and scoring at least 123 points in 5 in a row. They have allowed at least 108 points in 9 straight games.
The Magic, who have typically thrived defensively, have struggled on that side of the court, allowing at least 120 points in 3 of their last 4 games. At the same time, they have tallied at least 112 points in 4 of their last 5 games.
Considering those trends, back OVER 227.5 (-105).
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