The 76ers host the Orlando Magic on Friday, Apr 12. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Philadelphia comes into this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 212. Keep reading to get our 76ers vs. Magic predictions.
76ers vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: 76ers -7.5
- Total 212
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Apr 12
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: NBCS
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 106 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Philadelphia has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 119 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Can Orlando Secure a Road Victory?
Orlando is coming off a 117-99 loss to the Bucks, bringing their overall record to 46-34. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently 5th and are in 1st place in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, the Magic have gone 18-25 this season and are 25-18 ATS as the underdog. Their ATS record on the road is 23-17, and they have lost three straight ATS on the road.
This season, Orlando has an O/U record of 37-43, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 218.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 212.
In their last game, the Magic were favored by 1.5 points but lost to the Bucks by a score of 117-99. This dropped their ATS record to 50-30 for the season.
The Magic are 25th in the NBA in scoring at 110.4 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are last in the league in both makes (11.1) and attempts (31.3) per game. Overall, Orlando is 14th in field goal percentage at 47%.
When it comes to their scoring on the road, the Magic are 26th in the NBA at 108.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game.
Overall, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35% of their games. In terms of assists, Orlando is 28th in the league at 24.6 per game. They are also 15th in offensive rebounds.
In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 3rd in the NBA by allowing 108.5 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Magic are causing 13.8 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 13th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.
Can the 76ers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
The 76ers have won six straight games and are looking to continue that streak today against the Magic. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 7th place with a record of 45-35.
At home, the 76ers are 23-16 straight-up and 22-16 against the spread. Their ATS win streak at home is at five games, and they are 32-17 vs. the spread as the favorite.
Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 47-32, and they have covered the spread in their last eight games. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points and have been the favorite in 49 of their 80 games.
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Pistons by a score of 120-102. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the teams combined for 222 points. Philadelphia covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites.
This season, the average O/U line in Philadelphia’s games is 227.2 points, which is higher than today’s line of 212. The team’s O/U record for the season is 41-39, and the over has hit in their last two games.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 115.4 points per game this season (15th in the NBA). Overall, they are 15th in the league in scoring at 114.6 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Philadelphia is 19th in the NBA at 97.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the 76ers are 22nd in the league at 46%.
So far this season, Philadelphia has made an average of 12 three-pointers per game (22nd) on 36% shooting (19th). Inside the arc, the 76ers are 26th in two-point shooting at 52%.
At present, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 9th, allowing 111.8 points per game. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
76ers vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. For his matchup against the 76ers, we recommend taking the under on Paolo Banchero and his prop bet of 22.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 21.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points (-111)
76ers vs. Magic Predictions
The Magic come in as the underdog at +7.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 212, and our model projects the Magic and 76ers to reach a combined total of 215 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Magic +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook