Magic vs. 76ers Prediction, Picks: Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid Drink From NBA Cup?

Tonight, the Orlando Magic (2-0) face the Philadelphia 76ers (0-2) in NBA Cup play. The game tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBC.

Orlando has won each of its NBA Cup matchups, taking down Boston and Brooklyn. Meanwhile, Philadelphia remains winless, having dropped its two games during the group stages. The Magic look to remain unbeaten and advance to the knockout stages, and the 76ers will be looking to play spoiler on Tuesday night.

Below, we’ll break down our Magic vs. 76ers prediction and player picks for Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup, including top picks on PrizePicks’ real-money NBA game for PG Tyrese Maxey and F Franz Wagner.

🏀 Play $5, Get $50 in Lineups for your NBA Picks. Use PrizePicks Promo Code PLAYBOOK

Magic vs. 76ers Prediction, NBA Cup Picks

Let’s break down Orlando and Philadelphia as they head into their NBA Cup 2025 matchup.

Magic Preview vs. 76ers

• The Orlando Magic look to bounce back after their three-game winning streak ended against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.​
• Orlando is eighth in the East with a 10-8 record and ranks tenth in offensive efficiency at 1.139, a significant improvement from last season, when they finished 27th.
• The Magic will enter tonight's matchup without PF Paolo Banchero and C Moritz Wagner, who are both out due to injury. ​

76ers Preview vs. Magic

• The 76ers are 4–6 over their last 10 games.
• Philadelphia is 9-7, seventh in the East and just ahead of Orlando.
• The Sixers' offensive rating is 116.8, tied for tenth-best in the NBA with the Magic.
• Injuries have played a role, with 76ers C Joel Embiid missing multiple games before being upgraded to questionable for tonight. 

Magic vs. 76ers Prediction, NBA Picks

Below are three top Magic vs. 76ers NBA DFS picks for Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup. Use PrizePicks’ real-money NBA game and win real money if your NBA picks are right.

76ers PG Tyrese Maxey vs. Magic Projection: 31.5 Points

• Maxey is averaging 33.0 points per game this season, second in the league behind Lakers G Luka Doncic, and has topped 30 points in nine of 16 games.
• The Philadelphia PG dominated their most recent matchup against Orlando with 43 points in a 136-124 victory.​
• The Magic allow 28.9 points per game to PGs, second-most in the NBA.
• Orlando is 15th in defensive efficiency (1.107) after finishing second last season (1.061).
• Maxey has a usage rate of 29.9% and attempts 7.8 FTs per game (88.0%). Even with Embiid back in the lineup, Maxey could well remain the primary initiator for Philadelphia’s attack. 

Orlando F Franz Wagner vs. 76ers Projection: 24.5 Points

• Wagner has scored at least 25 points in seven of 18 games (38.9%) and is averaging 23.0 points per game with Banchero and Moritz Wagner sidelined.
• The 76ers allow 23.5 PPG to small forwards and 21.2 PPG to power forwards this season.​
• Orlando’s wing has had the 76ers' number in recent matchups, averaging 28.4 PPG in his last five. 
• Philadelphia is middle of the pack defensively, ranking in the teens in both efficiency (1.116) and defensive rating (115.2).​
• Wagner's usage rate has spiked to 28.6% over his last two games, and he ranks among the league leaders in post-up efficiency (1.36 PPP) .

76ers C Joel Embiid vs. Magic Projection: 24 Pts+Rebs

• The former MVP has averaged 19.7 points and 5.5 rebounds (25.2 PRA) in just 23.3 minutes this season.
• The 76ers C has recorded at least 20 points and 6 rebounds in four of the six games he has played this season.
• Orlando’s Cs Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze allow high efficiency at the rim, as the Magic rank 15th in defensive rating (113.7) and allow 50.0 RPG.​
• Coming off injury last season, Embiid averaged 23.8 points and 8.2 rebounds (32.0 P+R) in 2024‑25.​

🏀 Play $5, Get $50 in Lineups for your NBA Picks. Use PrizePicks Promo Code PLAYBOOK

This NBA Cup showdown offers plenty of options to make your NBA picks on PrizePicks. Just predict More or Less on NBA player projections and win money if your picks are right.

Check out the Playbook for more NBA DFS picks and analysis all the way through the season.