The Magic are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, Feb 8. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on BSF. Orlando enters this game as 10.5-point favorites with the total set at 225. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Magic vs Spurs predictions below.
Magic vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Magic -10.5
- Total 225
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 8
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando FL
- TV: BSF
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- The last three games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Can the Spurs Pull the Upset on the Road?
Currently, the Spurs are 10-41 and are looking to end a five game losing streak as they get ready to take on the Magic. In the Western Conference, the Spurs are 15th overall and are 5th in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Spurs have the 25th ranked offense, scoring 109.8 points per game. Overall, they are 24th in scoring and average 112.2 points per game. Victor Wembanyama is the team’s leading scorer, coming into today’s game with an average of 20.4 PPG. Devin Vassell is also averaging 18.7 PPG.
On the season, the Spurs are giving up 120.8 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. When playing on the road, San Antonio is allowing 120.4 points per game (21st).
Over their last five games, opposing offenses have scored 114.6 points per game vs. the Spurs (14th). During this stretch, San Antonio has done a good job defending the three-point line, as opponents have made just 31.8% of their attempts from beyond the arc (3rd).
On the year, opposing teams have made 49.0% of their shots from the field vs. San Antonio (24th). However, they have been solid at contesting shots, as they are 4th in the league in blocked shots per game (6.0).
Do the Magic Have What it Takes at Home?
As they prepare to face the Spurs, the Magic are hoping to add to their above .500 record of 27-24. In 51 games, the Magic have gone 18-14 against Eastern Conference opponents and are 9-10 in non-conference games.
In the Magic’s most recent game, they scored 95 points against the Heat. They shot 43.8% from the field and made 10 three-pointers. Prior to the game, the Magic had a three-point shooting percentage of 34% this season. On average, they attempt 31.2 three-pointers per game and are making 19.7 free-throws per game.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best defenses in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA, allowing just 110.8 points per game. At home, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in the league at 108.3 points per game.
One area where the Magic have been particularly strong is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 6th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.4%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 7th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.1%.
Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 66.7% of games vs. the Magic this season. In terms of rebounds, Orlando is 22nd in the league at 42.9 rebounds per game. However, they are just 25th in defensive rebounds per game.
Magic vs. Spurs Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 24.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -113. For his matchup against the Magic, we recommend taking the under on Paolo Banchero and his prop bet of 24.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 22.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 24.5 Points (-113)
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Magic vs. Spurs Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Magic vs. Spurs matchup, our bet is to grab the Spurs at +10.5. Even though our projections have the Magic winning 111-106, we see the Spurs as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225, and our model predicts the Spurs and Magic to score a combined 217 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Spurs +10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook