Our Nets vs. Magic predictions expect a scoring outburst from Paolo Banchero at home.
Feb 5, 2026 • 09:51 ET
• 4 min read
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Paolo Banchero o22.5 Points Scored (-130)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Paolo Banchero goes to work in the low post against the Spurs.
The Brooklyn Nets are in Florida tonight as they take on the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center.
Paolo Banchero has been struggling lately, but my Nets vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks are focusing on his ability to break out against a poor Brooklyn squad.
Nets vs Magic prediction
Nets vs Magic best bet: Paolo Banchero Over 22.5 points (-130)
Paolo Banchero is having a respectable campaign for the Orlando Magic, averaging 21.6 points per game. While that’s down substantially from his 25.9 ppg last season, there’s still a lot of time left in the campaign, and he’s actually stayed healthy the whole year. He didn’t in 2024-25.
Although the Duke product has cashed the Under in three straight appearances, he did ball out for 30 points last month against the Nets in 42 minutes of action. He’s also hit the Over in points in two of his previous three games at home.
The Brooklyn Nets are a very poor defensive team, and Banchero already showed he’s capable of taking advantage of that. He’ll bounce back and have a big game.
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Nets vs Magic same-game parlay
Michael Porter Jr. has landed in Brooklyn and become a star with a top role. He’s averaging a career-high 25.5 points, and the sharpshooter is torching his opponents at the moment, cashing the Over in three of his last five and going off for 30+ points in each.
Jalen Suggs is a solid playmaker for Orlando, averaging 5.0 dimes per night. While he’s not always consistent as a facilitator, the Gonzaga product is dropping dimes lately. He’s hit the Over in three straight.
Nets vs Magic SGP
Paolo Banchero Over 22.5 points
Michael Porter Jr. Over 24.5 points
Jalen Suggs Over 5.5 assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: Big day for Day’Ron!
Day’Ron Sharpe is dominating on the glass, cashing his rebound Over in five straight games. He has 25 boards across his last two appearances.
Nets vs Magic SGP
Paolo Banchero Over 22.5 points
Michael Porter Jr. Over 24.5 points
Jalen Suggs Over 5.5 assists
Day’Ron Sharpe Over 6.5 rebounds
Nets vs Magic odds
Spread: Nets +11.5 | Magic -11.5
Moneyline: Nets +375 | Magic -450
Over/Under: Over 214.5 | Under 214.5
Nets vs Magic betting trend to know
The Magic have stayed below their team total in 21 of their last 30 games for +10.8 units and a 32% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Nets vs. Magic.
How to watch Nets vs Magic
Location
Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Date
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
YES, FDSN Florida
Nets vs Magic latest injuries
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