The Heat and Orlando Magic will matchup on Friday, Jan 12. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSSU. Miami is favored by 3.5 points in this game, and the total is 221. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Heat vs. Magic player props and predictions.
Heat vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Heat -3.5
- Total 221
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami FL
- TV: BSSU
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Heat Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Miami has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Heat have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Will Orlando Shock Everyone at Kaseya Center?
Coming into today’s game, the Magic are 21-16 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. On the road, the Magic are 8-11 compared to 13-5 at home this season.
In the Magic’s last game vs. the Timberwolves, they scored a total of 92 points. From beyond the arc, they shot 13/42, resulting in a 36.2% field goal percentage. Paolo Banchero is the team’s leading scorer at 22.9 PPG, followed by Franz Wagner at 20.9 PPG.
On the season, the Magic are 9th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.0. In their last five games, they have given up an average of 120.4 points per game (21st). Orlando is 18th in the league in field goal percentage allowed at 47.6%. Their three-point defense has been solid, ranking 8th in the NBA.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average 62.2% of the time vs. the Magic. In terms of rebounding, Orlando is 14th in the NBA at 43.8 boards per game. They are 13th in blocked shots at 5.5 per contest.
Does Miami Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Coming into today’s matchup vs. the Magic, the Heat have an above .500 record of 21-16. Overall, they are 7th in the Eastern Conference standings and are currently leading the Southeast division.
In their last game, the Heat put up 120 points vs. the Thunder while shooting 46.1% from the field. From beyond the arc, they made 15 threes. Bam Adebayo is leading the team in scoring with 22.1 ppg. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is also averaging 13.9 ppg this year.
So far this season, the Miami Heat have been a top-10 defense in terms of points allowed per game, giving up 112.1 points per contest. They have been especially stingy on the road, allowing just 107.9 points per game, which is the best mark in the league.
When looking at their defensive numbers, the Heat have been very good at not fouling, ranking 4th in the NBA in free throws made per game allowed. They have also done a good job of defending the three-point line, giving up just 13.3 made threes per game.
Over their last five games, Miami’s defense has been solid, giving up 114.2 points per contest. During that stretch, opponents have shot just 35.6% from three-point range.
Heat vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120.
In his matchup vs. the Heat, we are recommending to take the under on Paolo Banchero and his prop of 27.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 22.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 27.5 Points (-120)
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Heat vs. Magic Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Heat, with a final score of 113-106, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Heat at -3.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 221, and our model projects the Magic and Heat to reach a combined total of 219 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Heat -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook