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The Orlando Magic (42-31) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (24-49) to Kia Center Saturday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0
The Magic, who sit 5th in the Eastern Conference, have lost 3 straight games, all at home. This streak comes on the back of a 5-game winning streak in which they covered each victory. They are coming off a 100-97 loss to the LA Clippers Friday, failing to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. Orlando is 47-26 against the spread (ATS) and 5-3 ATS over its last 8. It is led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.5 points per game.
The Grizzlies have struggled for most of the season as many of their key players have been injured, and superstar G Ja Morant has played just 9 games. Memphis is coming off a 136-124 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. It has lost 6 of its last 7 games and has gone 3-4 ATS in that span. The Grizzlies are 35-38 ATS on the season.
Grizzlies at Magic odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Magic -820 (bet $820 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +13 (-110) | Magic -13 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Grizzlies at Magic key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Santi Aldama (illness) doubtful
- G Desmond Bane (back) out
- G John Konchar (heel) doubtful
- G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
- F Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out
Magic
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 116, Grizzlies 101
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies are 2-8 straight up over their last 10 and 1-4 on the road in that span, only beating the San Antonio Spurs. Despite Orlando’s (-820) recent home struggles, the Magic aren’t worth fading here.
However, they are also far too expensive to take on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC -13 (-110).
Orlando has covered its last 4 games as a double-digit favorite, including a 20-point home win over Charlotte as a 13-point favorite and a 15-point home win over Toronto as an 11-point favorite in the last 3 weeks.
Memphis has been an underdog of 11 or more 4 times in the last 3 weeks, and it is 1-3 ATS in those games. The Grizzlies have scored 103 or fewer in 3 of their last 5 road games.
Expect the Magic, who have the league’s 2nd-best defensive rating, to dominate this one. Back MAGIC -13 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 205.5 (-112).
The Grizzlies have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 games. They have allowed at least 128 points in 3 of their last 4 games, so the Magic should be able to score with ease Saturday.
For Orlando, it has allowed 106 or more in 2 of its last 4 games and at least 100 in 4 straight. It is 1-1 O/U in the 2 games which it has seen a total of 206 or fewer.
Considering the recent trends for Memphis, back OVER 205.5 (-112).
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