Among Friday’s ten games in the NBA is an Eastern Conference showdown between the 76ers (20-15) and Magic (21-17) at 7:00p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. The Sixers are currently the fifth seed in the conference, while the Magic sit at six.
Below, we'll preview the game and break down three of the top 76ers vs. Magic NBA Picks on PrizePicks, including for Magic G Desmond Bane and 76ers G VJ Edgecombe.
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76ers vs. Magic Prediction On the Spread
76ers C Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for this matchup. While he has a checkered injury history, he has played in seven of Philly's last eight. During that span, he averaged 33 minutes a night.
Magic F Franz Wagner (ankle) and Magic G Jalen Suggs (knee) have been ruled out. Wagner has been shelved fora month, while Suggs will miss his fourth straight. Magic G Jase Richardson (ankle), who logs only 12 minutes per game, is listed as questionable.
76ers vs. Magic Over/Under, Spread
The 76ers are 1.5 point favorites, returning a 1.66x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Magic are underdogs at home with a 2.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Spread: 76ers -1.5
Total: 224.5
Gamer Winner Payout: 76ers 1.66x | Magic 2.12x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
76ers vs. Magic Numbers to Know
Here are some facts and figures that will help prep you for 76ers vs. Magic.
- Although the Magic are just 9-11 on the road, they are 12-5 at home.
- The 76ers are 5-9 against the spread (ATS) versus teams that have won at least 55% of their games.
- Orlando is 9-7 ATS versus teams that have won at least 55% of their games.
- Embiid did not play in either of the first two games between these teams.
- In their first meeting, the 76ers beat the Magic 136-124 in Philadelphia. Their second matchup was also played in Philly, but the Magic won that one 144-103.
76ers vs. Magic NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks
Here are three of the top 76ers vs. Magic picks on PrizePicks Player projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
Magic G Desmond Bane vs. 76ers Projection: 19.5 Points
- The sharpshooter scored 18 or fewer points in five of his last six games. However, all five were on the road. In the one home tilt, he recorded 31 points in a 135-127 win over the Pacers.
- The 27-year-old averages 20.6 points per game at home versus just 17.4 points on the road.
- A big reason for his increased scoring at home is that he shoots 46.2% from the field and 35.7% from three in Orlando. On the road, he shoots 43.6% from the field and 33.0% from deep.
- Bane scored 24 and 15 points in two previous meetings with the 76ers.
76ers G VJ Edgecombe vs. Magic Projection: 4 Assists
- The first-year stud recorded at least 4 assists in seven of his last nine games and averages 4.2 dimes for the season.
- The 76ers have given their rookie a big role right out of the gate, resulting in him averaging 36 minutes per game.
- Even if Embiid doesn’t play, the 76ers don’t have anyone else on their injury report, so there will be plenty of scoring threats around Edgecombe to help him compile assists.
- The former Baylor star did not play the second time these teams met, but in their first battle, he logged 7 assists across 39 minutes.
76ers G/F Kelly Oubre vs. Magic Projection: 9.5 Points
- 76ers G/F Kelly Oubre recently missed 22 games with a knee injury.
- The 76ers brought him off the bench in his return Wednesday, limiting him to 20 minutes in their 131-110 win over the Wizards.
- With Oubre playing limited minutes, he scored 2 points on just 4 shot attempts.
- Although Oubre averages 15.6 points for the season, that is over 34 minutes per game.
- He’s still working his way back from injury and the 76ers are healthy at the forward position, so there’s a possibility that he remains on minutes restriction.
- The Magic rank 11th in the NBA in defensive rating (114.5).
Make 76ers vs. Magic On the Spread NBA Picks on PrizePicks
Edgecombe and Oubre will try to help the 76ers pick up a win on the road Friday, but that might not be an easy task, what with how well Bane and the Magic have performed in Orlando. With plenty of projections to consider for 76ers vs. Magic and the rest of Friday’s slate, now is the time to build your NBA Lineup on PrizePicks.
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