The Orlando Magic (10-8) and Philadelphia 76ers (9-7) meet Tuesday in NBA Cup group play at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBC). 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: 76ers lead 1-0
The Magic lost to the Boston Celtics 138-129 Sunday, failing to cover as a 4-point road underdog as the Over (223) cashed. F Jett Howard scored a team-high 30 points. Orlando’s offense has been surging, scoring at least 129 points in 3 straight games. The Magic have covered in 4 of their last 5 games and are 9-9 against the spread (ATS) this season.
The 76ers lost to the Miami Heat 127-117 Sunday, failing to cover as a 1-point home favorite as the Over (241) hit. Philadelphia was led by G Tyrese Maxey, who scored 27 points on 10-for-23 shooting. The 76ers have traded off winning and losing over their last 9 games, going 5-4 ATS. They are 10-5-1 ATS on the season.
The 76ers beat the Magic 136-124 at home Oct. 27, covering as a 6.5-point home underdog as the Over (227) cashed.
Magic at 76ers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Magic -118 (bet $118 to win $100) | 76ers -102 (bet $102 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Magic -1.5 (-105) | 76ers +1.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Magic at 76ers key injuries
Magic
F Paolo Banchero (groin) outF Franz Wagner (face) availableC Mo Wagner (knee) out
76ers
G VJ Edgecombe (calf) outC Joel Embiid (knee) questionableF Paul George (ankle) probableG Tyrese Maxey (shoulder) probableG Jared McCain (thumb) available
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at 76ers picks and predictionsPrediction
76ers 118, Magic 113
BET 76ERS (-102).
The 76ers have been trading off wins so consistently that they should be likely to bounce back Tuesday. Philadelphia is 5-4 ATS and straight up at home. It has performed well offensively with George back as well, averaging 120 points per game (PPG) over its last 2 contests.
The Magic are 3-2 across their last 5 games, but their defense has been sloppy, allowing 129.5 PPG in their last 2 contests and at least 113 points in 4 of their last 5. Without Banchero, they might struggle to keep pace with a dynamic Philadelphia attack. Orlando is 3-5 straight up on the road.
Expect Philadelphia to win at home and take 76ERS (-102).
PASS.
There can be value on the spread, but it is so narrow that the moneyline is the preferred route here.
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
Both teams have scored with ease as of late. Orlando has tallied at least 121 points in 4 straight games and has gone Over in 5 in a row. The Magic are 11-7 O/U on the season.
Philadelphia has gone Over in 2 straight games, and while its offense is surging, it has had defensive shortcomings, allowing at least 114 points in 3 straight games. It is 9-7 O/U on the season.
Considering the trends for each side, expect points and back OVER 227.5 (-110).
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