The Orlando Magic (46-34) square off against the Philadelphia 76ers (45-35) Friday with tip-off from Wells Fargo Center set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 2-0
The Magic dropped their 3rd straight road game with a 117-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday. F Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 6 boards and 6 assists. They are now tied with the Indiana Pacers for 5th in the conference, and the 76ers are on their heels, 1 game back in the top play-in tournament spot.
Six is a serious number as the Sixers have won 6 in a row. It should be no surprise that C Joel Embiid‘s return from knee surgery was a catalyst for the streak. He’s averaging 30 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 4.8 APG in 4 games since returning.
Magic at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | 76ers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +7.5 (-110) | 76ers -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Magic at 76ers key injuries
Magic
- F Franz Wagner (ankle) questionable
- F Robert Covington (knee) out
- C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
- G Kyle Lowry (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Magic at 76ers and predictions
Prediction
76ers 113, Magic 102
Moneyline
Embiid is listed as questionable, but with a -300 ML, you’d have to figure he’s playing.
Let’s SGP 76ERS -3.5 + JOEL EMBIID 25 POINTS (-136) at a more manageable price. He had 36 in his 1 game against the Magic this year.
Against the spread
The Magic are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Both of Philly’s wins in this matchup were in Orlando and by 15+ points.
Take 76ERS -7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Sixers are 7-3 O/U in their last 10, and 4-2 O/U during the 6-game winning streak. Orlando is 4-6 O/U in its last 10. The Over is 1-1 in this matchup with the Under cashing thanks to Orlando scoring just 92. They’ll show better than that here.
Take the OVER 212.5 (-110).
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