The Philadelphia 76ers (2-9) visit the Orlando Magic (7-6) Friday with tip-off from Kia Center set for 7 p.m. ET. 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: First meeting; 76ers won 3-0 last season
Philadelphia lost 114-106 to the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday while covering as an 11-point home underdog. Rookie G Jared McCain dropped 34 points and had 10 assists, but the Sixers were simply too short-handed to come away with the win. Philadelphia has been held under 110 points in 5 straight games.
Orlando escaped with a 94-90 win over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday while covering as a 1-point favorite. The Magic beat the Pacers 51-41 in the rebounding battle and have now won 4 straight.
76ers at Magic odds
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- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Magic -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +1.5 (-115) | Magic -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Magic key injuries
- C Andre Drummond (illness) questionable
- G Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) out
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 107, Magic 100
Moneyline
LEAN 76ERS (-105).
With both Banchero and Carter out, the Magic don’t have nearly enough bodies to guard former MVP C Joel Embiid, and without that, the 76ers will be able to have their way with the Magic.
The Sixers are also 9-1 in its last 10 Games against Orlando.
Against the spread
I am not a fan of backing a team on both the ML and spread, but if you need a little insurance 76ERS +1.5 (-115) is not out of line.
The 76ers have dominated Orlando recently, covering the spread in 4 straight meetings and going 8-2 ATS in the last 10.
With Banchero out, Orlando will be missing its only consistent option offensively, so the 76ers will have a great chance at covering.
But be aware that Philadelphia is only 3-8 ATS this season.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 213.5 (-110).
Orlando is arguably the NBA’s best defensive team, allowing just 103.7 points per game (PPG), It has held each of its last 4 opponents to under 100 points. Orlando and Philadelphia are also abysmal offensively, both averaging under 108 PPG. Even with my expectation that Embiid will play more like his MVP self, the Under is still a safe bet here.
Be aware the Over has hit in back-to-back meetings between these squads.
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