The Nets and Orlando Magic will matchup on Tuesday, Nov 14. Tip-off for the game is 7:30 ET and will be shown on YES. Brooklyn is favored by 2.5 points in this game, and the total is 218. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Nets vs. Magic predictions.
Nets vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Nets -2.5
- Total 218
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 14
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Orlando has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Orlando has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Nets offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
- The Nets have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Will Orlando Be The Talk of Barclays Center?
Facing the Nets today, the Magic look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 5-4. During their nine games, the Magic have gone 1-1 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 4-3 in non-conference matchups.
The Magic’s offense wrapped up their last game with 112 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 110.1 points per contest. Offensively, the Magic hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 24th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 26th in terms of percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Magic’s defense is giving up an average of 106.1 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 54.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.3% of their three-point attempts.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Nets?
The Nets are set to play the Magic, with a chance to surpass .500, considering their current record of 5-5. So far, the Nets have gone 4-4 when playing against Eastern Conference teams and 1-1 in non-conference contests.
The Nets’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 102 points versus the Wizards. During the game, they attempted 49 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 37.8%. The top scorer for the Nets was Mikal Bridges with 27 points, while Cameron Johnson also added 14 to the scoreboard.
At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 14th, allowing 113.3 points per game.
Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.4 rejections per game.
Nets vs. Magic Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with a stat line of 14 points, 6 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 21.5.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Under 21.5 Points (-120)
Nets vs. Magic Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Nets vs. Nets matchup, we’re leaning towards the Magic at +2.5. Although our projections show the Nets winning 106-105, we suggest placing your bet on the Magic for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 218, and our model projects the Magic and Nets to reach a combined total of 211 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Magic +2.5