The Magic host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Jan 19. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Philadelphia comes into this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 223. Keep reading to get our Magic vs. 76ers player props and predictions.
Magic vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: 76ers -5.5
- Total 223
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 19
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando FL
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Orlando has averaged 104 points per game while allowing 106. 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.
Will Philadelphia Make it Happen on the Road?
With a record of 26-13, the 76ers are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic division. In their last five games, they are 3-2.
On the road, the 76ers are 5th in scoring offense at 119.2 points per game. Overall, they are 6th in scoring, averaging 119.9 points per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, the 76ers are 13th in the league at 47%. Looking at three-pointers, they are 21st in made and 13th in percentage.
When it comes to defense, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the league this season, allowing just 111.9 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 113.6 points per contest, which is also 9th. Over their last five games, they have given up 117.6 points per game, which is 15th in the league during that stretch.
One area where the 76ers have excelled this season is in steals, as they lead the NBA at 9.1 steals per game. They have also been a strong shot-blocking team, ranking 4th in the league at 6.2 blocks per contest. When it comes to defending the three-point line, Philadelphia has been excellent, ranking 2nd in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 33.7%.
Does Orlando Have What it Takes at Home?
As we get started today, the Magic hold an overall record of 22-19 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In games against Eastern Conference teams, the Magic are 16-11 compared to a 6-8 mark against non-conference opponents.
In their most recent game, the Magic scored a total of 104 points vs. the Hawks. They shot 44.3% from the field and made 10 three-pointers. Paolo Banchero was the leading scorer for the Magic, finishing with 26 points. Wendell Carter Jr. also added 18 points in the game.
At home this season, the Magic have been very good on the defensive end, allowing just 108.2 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Overall, Orlando is giving up 111.1 points per game, which is 6th in the league.
So far, opponents have shot 35.2% from three-point range vs. the Magic, which is 5th in the NBA. On the season, Orlando is allowing opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field, which is 16th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Magic have been even better on defense, giving up just 104.8 points per game, which is 3rd in the NBA during that stretch.
Magic vs. 76ers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 32.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with a stat line of 32 points, 10, and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 32.5.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 32.5 Points (-105)
Magic vs. 76ers Predictions
Not only do we have the 76ers winning this one by a score of 117-107, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the 76ers at -5.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 223 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: 76ers -5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook