The Magic are ready to clash with the Miami Heat on Wednesday, Dec 20. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on BSF. Orlando enters this game as 5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 221. Can the Magic pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Magic vs. Heat predictions.
Magic vs. Heat Odds
- Spread: Magic -5
- Total 221
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 20
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Amway Center, Orlando FL
- TV: BSF
Heat Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Heat have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Heat have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Can Miami Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
With a record above .500, the Heat are looking to add to their success as they take on the Magic. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 7th place and are 2nd in the Southeast division.
In their most recent game, the Heat’s offense tallied 108 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 112.8 points per game. Jimmy Butler is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21.5 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Bam Adebayo brings a PPG average of 22.2 into the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Heat’s defense is giving up an average of 112.0 points per contest.
Miami’s defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 30th in blocked shots, with an average of 3.1 rejections per game.
Will Orlando Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
As they prepare to face the Heat, the Magic are 16-9 and have a winning record. They are 4th in the Eastern Conference and are in 1st place in the Southeast division.
The Magic’s offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 97 points versus the Celtics. During the game, they attempted 36 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 38.2%. The team’s top scorer is Paolo Banchero, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21, while Franz Wagner also carries a PPG average of 20 into the game.
So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 4 in the league at 109.9 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.7% while allowing 36.2% from downtown.
Magic vs. Heat Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Bam Adebayo and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -122 while the under is at -104. Our projections have Bam Adebayo going 9/15 from the field on his way to 23 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -122.
- The Prop: Bam Adebayo Over 21.5 Points (-122)
Magic vs. Heat Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +5, we have the Heat 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.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 221 and our model has the Heat and Magic finishing with a combined 224 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Heat +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook