A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Orlando Magic (35-38), who will be 2.5-point underdogs when they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (47-26) to Amway Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 220 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 25, 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic ATS Odds
Neither team was able to cover in their last matchup. The Magic (10.5-point favorites) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 123-119, while the 76ers (7-point favorites) were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks, 129-127. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Orlando game finished 37 points over the projected point total of 205, while the Philadelphia game went 20 points over the projected point total of 236.
The Magic knocked down 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 11.7). Philadelphia, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (33-39; 84.6 percent). Evan Fournier had a good outing for Orlando, contributing 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Philadelphia was led by Joel Embiid, who put up 27 points and 12 rebounds.
In the season series between these two teams, the 76ers lead two games to one. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to score 220 points, just under the projected point total of 221.5. Philadelphia won 114-106, covering as a 4-point favorite. Making free throws was one of Philadelphia’s biggest advantages. They were 19-21 (90.5 percent), while the Magic were 9-12 (75.0 percent). Tobias Harris recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Of the 76ers’ 73 games, 36 have finished over the projected point total. Philadelphia heads into the game with records of 47-26 straight up (SU) and 34-39 against the spread (ATS).
Magic games tend to finish under the total (57.5 percent). Moreover, Orlando owns records of 35-38 SU and 37-33-3 ATS.
Philadelphia may struggle to create turnovers. Orlando ranks seventh in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.7 percent), while Philadelphia forces the second-fewest turnovers (12.0 percent). Moreover, the third-ranked defense of the 76ers (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.508) will clash against the 21st-ranked offense of the Magic (effective field goal percentage of 0.514).
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Magic rank first in second chance points allowed per game (10.8) while the 76ers rank sixth (12.5).
- Philadelphia ranks eighth in fast break points per game (15.3) while Orlando ranks 27th (10.4).
- The 76ers rank fourth in rebounds per game (47.6) while the Magic rank 18th in rebounds allowed per game (45.3).
- Philadelphia ranks 14th in points in the paint per game (48.9) while Orlando ranks 27th (43.0).
- Orlando ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.5) while Philadelphia ranks 10th (5.3).
- The Magic rank fourth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the 76ers rank 22nd (8.0).
- The 76ers rank fourth in assists per game (27.0) while the Magic rank 13th (25.1).
- Orlando ranks third in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.6) while Philadelphia ranks 21st (17.3).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Philadelphia is 11-0 and Orlando is 17-3.
- The 76ers are 47-21 when they reach the century mark, while the Magic are 31-18.
- Orlando is 18-17-1 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 15-20 ATS on the road.
- The 76ers have 18 unders and 17 overs in 35 road games.
- The Magic have 18 overs and 18 unders in 36 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 4 unders and 1 over, while Philadelphia has 5 overs.
- The Magic have outscored opponents by an average of 11.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Orlando has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 123.2 points per game (7.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 119.4 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
