The Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will matchup on Friday, Jan 26. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on BSSE. Orlando is favored by 5.5 points in this game, and the total is 212.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Grizzlies vs. Magic player props and predictions.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Odds
- Spread: Magic -5.5
- Total 212.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 26
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: FedExForum, Memphis TN
- TV: BSSE
Magic Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Memphis has averaged 103 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- As the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Memphis posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Will the Magic Make it Happen in Memphis?
When it comes to overall record, the Magic are 23-21 and are 1-2 in their last three games. In home games, the Magic are 14-7 compared to their 9-14 record on the road.
In their previous game, the Magic’s offense finished with just 99 points vs. the Cavaliers. In the game, they shot 11/29 from beyond the arc and had a field goal percentage of 45.9%. Paolo Banchero was the leading scorer for the Magic vs. the Cavaliers, putting up 18 points. Franz Wagner also added 17 points.
So far this season, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 6th in points allowed per game at 111.2. They have been particularly stingy on the road, giving up just 113.3 points per game, which is 8th in the league.
One of the reasons for Orlando’s defensive success has been their ability to contest shots, as they are 12th in the NBA in blocked shots at 5.4 per game. They have also done a good job of forcing turnovers, ranking 4th in steals per game at 8.1.
Overall, opponents have shot 47.3% from the field against the Magic this season, which is right around the league average.
Will Memphis Find a Way to Win at Home?
Across their last ten games, the Grizzlies are 6-4 and come into today’s game against the Magic with an overall record of 17-27. In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are currently in 13th place and are 4th in the Southwest division.
In their most recent game against the Heat, the Grizzlies’ offense was only able to put up 105 points. They shot 36 three-pointers and had a field goal percentage of 45%. Leading the way in scoring for the Grizzlies was Vince Williams Jr., who finished with 25 points. GG Jackson II also added 17 points.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Memphis Grizzlies are ranked 13th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.9. They have been even better at home, where they are giving up just 112.2 points per game (15th).
One area where Memphis has excelled this season is defending the paint. They are 5th in the league in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.4%. Overall, the Grizzlies are 11th in field goal percentage defense (46.8%).
Over their last five games, Memphis has been even stingier on the defensive end, giving up just 109.2 points per contest (7th). During that stretch, opponents have shot 48% from the field and 37% from three.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Player Props
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 -117 while the under is at -113. Our projections have Paolo Banchero going 8/18 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -117.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Over 21.5 Points (-117)
Grizzlies vs. Magic Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +5.5, we have the Grizzlies as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 212.5, and our model predicts the Magic and Grizzlies to score a combined 216 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Grizzlies +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook