Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Free Prediction 03/05/19

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The Orlando Magic (30-35) will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to go head-to-head against the Philadelphia 76ers (40-23). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Magic (5.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-93, while the 76ers (5-point underdogs) fell to the Golden State Warriors, 120-117. The Orlando game went 14 points under the projected point total of 214, while the Philadelphia game finished 1.5 points under the projected point total of 238.5.

Orlando had a better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 10.6) while Philadelphia held Golden State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.3 (below their season average of 23.1). Philadelphia was led by Ben Simmons, who registered his ninth triple-double of the year. He took over, registering 25 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic had a good outing for Orlando, recording 28 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

The Magic won the most recent matchup by five points to even the season series at one. Vucevic was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points. Making free throws was one of Orlando’s largest strengths. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the 76ers were just 10-15 (66.7 percent). Orlando covered as a 5.5-point underdog and the two teams combined for 217 points, which was just under the projected point total of 217.5.

Magic games have typically gone under the O/U total (55.4 percent). Orlando holds records of 30-35 straight up (SU) and 34-28-3 against the spread (ATS).

A little over half of 76ers games have finished over the total. Moreover, Philadelphia is 40-23 SU and 30-33 ATS.

When considering effective field goal percentage, Philadelphia should have a significant advantage. The 76ers defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509), while the Orlando offense is ranked 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.515).

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Free Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Magic rank fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while the 76ers rank ninth (5.4).
  • Orlando ranks fourth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.0) while Philadelphia ranks 25th (17.8).
  • The 76ers rank fifth in rebounds per game (46.9) while the Magic rank 20th (44.6).
  • Philadelphia ranks 17th in points in the paint per game (48.6) while Orlando ranks 28th (42.9).
  • Orlando ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while Philadelphia ranks seventh (12.5).
  • The Magic rank second in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the 76ers rank 21st (8.2).
  • The 76ers rank third in assists per game (27.3) while the Magic rank 12th (25.0).
  • Philadelphia ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (29.5) while Orlando ranks eighth (29.8).
  • Philadelphia ranks eighth in fast break points per game (15.7) while Orlando ranks 27th (10.0).
  • Orlando is 14-3 when they allow below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 9-0.
  • The 76ers are 40-19 when they reach the century mark, while the Magic are 26-17.
  • Orlando is 19-13-2 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 17-16 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 21 of the Magic’s 34 road games, while 17 of the 76ers’ 33 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Orlando and Philadelphia have both had 4 unders and 1 over.
  • The Magic are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 2-3.
  • During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 105.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
  • The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.