The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic head to Germany for the Berlin Game 2026, as part of a three-year slate of contests to be played in Europe. The game tips at 2:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
The Magic cross the pond chilling in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, sitting atop the Southeast Division, while the Grizzlies are tenth in the West, hanging on to the last Play-In spot.
Below, we’ll break down our Grizzlies vs. Magic prediction and picks for Thursday’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Grizzlies vs. Magic Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Grizzlies and Magic meet for the 58th time in a series that has been one-sided of late. Memphis leads the all-time series, 31-26, and has won seven of the last eight matchups, sweeping the season series in three of the past four seasons.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Over/Under, Spread
The Magic head into the Berlin game as 5.5-point favorites, returning a 1.49x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win.
The Grizzlies are underdogs with a 2.5x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Orlando Magic -5.5
- Total: 230.5
- Game Winner Payout: Grizzlies 2.5x | Magic 1.49x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Prediction on Spread
The Magic enter as favorites for the eighth time in their last nine games.
- The Magic are 16-24 (40%) to the spread this season, the fourth-worst cover percentage of all NBA teams in 2025-26.
- Orlando is 11-18 against the spread as a favorite this season, failing to cover in six of the last eight minus the number.
- The Magic shoot 46.8% from the field this season, 18th in the NBA. This could work in the Grizzlies' favor, as they are the third-best rebounding team in the NBA, averaging 46.6 rebounds per game, only behind the Spurs and Rockets.
- Memphis is 8-16 (33.3%) vs. the spread as an underdog, the worst cover percentage of any NBA team this season.
- The Magic enter with an offensive rating of 114.4, 16th in the NBA, while the Grizzlies are near the bottom (24th) at 112.6.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Grizzlies vs. Magic injury report for Thursday, via NBA.com
Grizzlies Injury Report
- PF Brandon Clarke (right calf) - OUT
- C Zach Edey (ankle) - OUT
- PG Ty Jerome (right calf) - OUT
- PG Ja Morant (right calf) - OUT
- PG Scotty Pippen Jr (toe) - OUT
Magic Injury Report
- C Colin Castleton (thumb) - OUT
- G Jalen Suggs (right knee) - OUT
Grizzlies vs. Magic Picks for PrizePicks Today: 1/15/25
Here are two Grizzlies vs. Magic picks to target for Thursday, January 15 on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by Magic F Paolo Banchero and Grizzlies F/C Jaren Jackson Jr.
Magic F Paolo Banchero Projection vs. Grizzlies: 22.5 Points
- Banchero reached his player points projection in 16 of 30 games this season, including six of the last eight games.
- The Duke product has scored 20+ points in 19 of his 30 outings.
- His 20.9 points per game average is second on the team and 38th among all NBA players.
- In six career games vs. the Grizzlies, Banchero averages 21.8 PPG and 7.8 RPG.
Grizzlies C Jaren Jackson Jr. Projection vs. Magic: 27.5 Points+Rebounds+Assists
- Grizzlies C Jaren Jackson has reached his player Points+Rebounds+Assists projection in 22 of 37 games this season, including 10 of his last 14.
- Jackson hit 20+ in 14 games this season and recorded 4+ rebounds in 28.
- In ten career games vs. the Magic, Jackson averages 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.
- Jackson racks up a team-high 30.4 minutes played per game.
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The Grizzlies and Magic introduce NBA regular-season basketball to Berlin, Germany today as first of a two-game matchup in Europe. Can the Magic keep their lead in the Southeast Division or will the Grizzlies assert themselves and stay in Western Conference playoff race?
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