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The Phoenix Suns (9-5) welcome the Orlando Magic (8-6) to Footprint Center Monday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season
The Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-86 Friday, closing as a 2.5-point home underdog. They were led by F Franz Wagner, who scored a game-high 31 points on 10-of-23 shooting. Orlando has rattled off 5 straight wins going 5-0 against the spread (ATS). This streak follows a 5-game losing streak.
The Suns lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-117 Sunday as a 7.5-point road underdog. They were without 2 of their 3 stars and were led by G Devin Booker, who put up a game-high 44 points. Phoenix has lost 3 in a row yet is 8-4 straight up over its last 12. It is 5-9 ATS on the season.
Magic at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Suns +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic -1.5 (-110) | Suns +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Magic at Suns key injuries
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) doutbful
Suns
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- G Grayson Allen (hamstring) available
- G Bradley Beal (calf) out
- F Kevin Durant (calf) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) available
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Magic at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 101, Magic 96
Moneyline
PASS.
While the moneyline for both sides is playable, the Magic haven’t performed well on the road, so they aren’t worth a play as a moderate favorite. Similarly, the Suns are better played on the spread.
Against the spread
BET SUNS +1.5 (-110).
The Magic are riding a 5-game win streak, but all 5 wins were at home. They are 1-6 ATS and 1-6 straight up on the road. Orlando has lost to playoff contenders like the Cleveland Cavaliers and non-contenders like the Chicago Bulls.
The Suns have won 5 of their last 6 at home. Without 2 of their stars, they are getting a playable value here. Phoenix has scored at least 114 points in six of its last 8 games, so it has the firepower to score on a stiff Orlando defense. With that in mind, back SUNS -1.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 209.5 (-110).
The Suns are 4-2 O/U in their last 6 games. They are without 2 top scoreers and will be playing one of the best defenses in the NBA. Orlando has held its opponents to under 100 in 5 straight games.
The Magic are averaging 96 points per game over their last 2 games and have gone under 100 in 4 of their last 8 games. Considering those trends, back UNDER 209.5 (-110).
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