The Orlando Magic (1-2) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (2-0) Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Magic won 3-1 last season
Orlando has dropped back-to-back games after losing 110-98 as a 6-point home favorite against the Chicago Bulls Saturday as the Under (232.5) hit. F Paolo Banchero recorded a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Only 4 Magic players scored in double figures, and the team shot just 39.1% from the field, including 12.5% (3-for-24) from beyond the arc.
Philadelphia remains undefeated this season after beating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 Saturday, failing to cover as a 5-point home favorite with the Over (236) hitting. G Tyrese Maxey led the way with a game-high 28 points, while G Quentin Grimes added 24 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the 3-point line.
Magic at 76ers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Magic -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | 76ers +180 (bet $100 to win $180)Against the spread (ATS): Magic -5.5 (-115) | 76ers +5.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Magic at 76ers key injuries
Magic
F Moritz Wagner (knee) out
76ers
F Dominick Barlow (elbow) outC Joel Embiid (knee) outF Paul George (knee) outG Jared McCain (thumb) outF Trendon Watford (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at 76ers picks and predictionsPrediction
Magic 113, 76ers 105
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Magic (-220) to take down the 76ers, who will be without Embiid Monday.
LEAN MAGIC -5.5 (-115).
The difference-maker in this game will be the injuries plaguing the 76ers. While Maxey and G VJ Edgecombe have proven to be an exciting young duo for the home team, without Embiid — who had 20 points in Saturday’s victory — they are a different team.
Banchero and company have hit a skid since their Opening Night win and will be looking to course-correct against the undermanned Sixers. The Magic made just three 3-pointers in their loss Saturday and should be expected to bounce back in their first road game of the season.
BET UNDER 227.5 (-110).
The Magic have hit the Under in back-to-back games, scoring 107 or fewer points in each outing while allowing 111 or fewer.
The Sixers like to push the ball, scoring at least 117 in both of their games this season, but they will be forced to find different looks against a tough Magic defense.
A quick pace can be expected, but with injuries and poor shooting, the Under is a solid play.
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