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Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (26-35) battle the Orlando Magic (25-35) Saturday. Tip from the Amway Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pacers are 2-1 this season against Orlando but are 1-2 against the spread (ATS). They have won both home games, losing at the Amway Center on Jan. 25 126-120. The total is 2-1 O/U.

Indiana comes into this game following a 142-138 overtime home loss to Boston Thursday, covering as a 7.5-point underdog. It is just 1-6 straight up over its last 7 and is 3-4 against the spread (ATS) over that span. The Pacers are 32-29 ATS this season.

The Magic, on the other hand, are 5-5 ATS over their last 10 and beat the Detroit Pistons Thursday 108-106, failing to cover as an 8-point home favorite. Orlando is 33-26-1 ATS on the season. It has won 5 of its last 8.

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Pacers at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Magic -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +2.5 (-112) | Magic -2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Pacers at Magic key injuries

Pacers

None

Magic

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pacers at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 116, Pacers 113

Moneyline

PASS.

The Pacers at (+120) has some value, but they are just 8-20 straight up on the road. I would avoid a moneyline wager here.

Against the spread

LEAN MAGIC -2.5 (-108).

The Magic have won 2 of their last 3 at home with their sole loss being a 107-103 overtime loss to Miami. Orlando is 17-13 ATS at the Amway Center this season.

The Pacers, on the other hand, are 12-16 ATS on the road, so they haven’t played well away from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Orlando is also 14-9-1 ATS following a win, which it will be here.

Back the MAGIC -2.5 (-108).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 232.5 (-112).

The Magic have gone Under in 6 of their last 7 games and have scored fewer than 110 points in 4 of their last 6. The Pacers have scored 117 or fewer in 9 of their last 10.

They are 13-15 O/U on the road this season. Neither team has that go-to superstar, 20-point scorer this season.

Back the UNDER 232.5 (-112).

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Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Pistons (15-44) visit the Orlando Magic (24-35) on Thursday. Tip from Amway Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Detroit lost to the Boston Celtics 127-109 on Feb. 15 before the All-Star break, failing to cover as an 11.5-point road underdog. It has lost back-to-back games and is just 3-7 in its last 10. The Pistons are 5-5 against the spread (ATS) over that 10-game span and 25-31-3 ATS on the season.

Orlando fell 123-113 on Feb. 21 at the Toronto Raptors and failed to cover as a 7.5-point road underdog. The Magic are 5-5 straight up and ATS in their last 10 games. They are 33-25-1 ATS for the year.

Detroit has won and covered the spread as a favorite in both matchups between these teams this season. The total has split in those games.

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Pistons at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Magic -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +7.5 (-120) | Magic -7.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pistons at Magic key injuries

Pistons

F Marvin Bagley III (hand) doubtful

Magic

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pistons at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 117, Pistons 113

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds do not present enough value to make a play.

Against the spread

LEAN PISTONS +7.5 (-120).

The Pistons are 7-1 in their last 8 Thursday games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. They are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games and while they have struggled outright, they have done much better against the spread.

The Magic are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 home games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-108).

The Over is 3-0 in Detroit’s last 3 games, 5-0 in its last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in its previous game, and 5-2-1 in its last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The Pistons also have an O/U record of 32-26-1.

For Orlando, the Over is 6-1 in its last 7 home games against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400.

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Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (23-34) and Chicago Bulls (26-30) meet Monday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Magic failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point home favorites Saturday in a 107-103 overtime loss vs. the Miami Heat. G Markelle Fultz scored a team-high 17 points as Orlando blew a double-digit 4th-quarter lead. The Magic are 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 games after failing to cover in their previous contest.

The Bulls failed to cover as 6-point underdogs Saturday in a 97-89 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers. G Zach LaVine finished with 23 points as Chicago lost its 3rd straight game. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. teams with a losing record.

This is the 3rd meeting this season between the Magic and Bulls. Orlando covered as an 8.5-point road underdog in a 108-107 win Nov. 18 and Chicago covered as a 2.5-point road favorite with a 128-109 win Jan. 28.

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Magic at Bulls odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:46 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Bulls -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-102) | Bulls -4.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Magic at Bulls key injuries

Magic

G Patrick Beverley (not with team) out
G R.J. Hampton (not with team) out
G Terrence Ross (not with team) out

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 115, Magic 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bulls (-190) should win, but there is no need to risk almost twice your potential profit on the moneyline when Chicago should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET BULLS -4.5 (-115).

Chicago should be able to bounce back after 3 consecutive road losses. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 9-6 ATS as a home favorite. Orlando is 25th in offensive efficiency and should struggle vs. a Bulls team that is 5th in defensive efficiency over its last 5 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 224.5 (-112).

The Under is 4-0 in Orlando’s last 4 games and 5-0 in the Magic’s last 5 after scoring 100 or more points in their previous contest. The Under has hit in the Bulls’ last 4 games and is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings between these teams in Chicago.

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Miami Heat at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Heat at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (31-25) and Orlando Magic (23-33) meet Saturday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat failed to cover the spread as 12.5-point home favorites Friday in a 97-95 win vs. the Houston Rockets. F Jimmy Butler scored the game-winning dunk with 0.3 seconds remaining as Miami won its 8th straight home game. Miami is 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games.

The Magic covered as 5-point home underdogs Thursday in a 115-104 win vs. the Denver Nuggets. Backups G Cole Anthony and C Bol Bol each scored 17 points as Orlando’s bench outscored Denver’s 56-10. The Magic are 7-2 ATS vs. the Heat in the last 9 meetings.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between the Heat and Magic. Orlando covered as an 8.5-point road underdog in a 110-105 loss with the Under 218.5 cashing back on Jan. 27.

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Heat at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:08 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Magic +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread: Heat -1.5 (-115) | Magic +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Heat at Magic key injuries

Heat

G Kyle Lowry (knee) out
G Victor Oladipo (ankle) out
F Duncan Robinson (finger) out
G Gabe Vincent (ankle) probable

Magic

G Patrick Beverley (not with team) out
G Gary Harris (thigh) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 107, Heat 103

Moneyline

BET MAGIC (+105).

Orlando has won 3 of its last 4 games and even held a lead in the final 2 minutes of a 102-98 loss vs. the New York Knicks Tuesday. The Magic are coming off an impressive win over the West-leading Nuggets while Miami needed a last-second alley-oop to beat the Rockets, who own the worst record in the Western Conference. The Heat have struggled on the road this season (11-16) and are just 1-4 in their last 5 away games.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is no need to buy the extra 1.5 points on the Magic when Orlando should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 213.5 (-105).

The Under is 13-3 in Miami’s last 16 games after a win and 4-0 in Orlando’s last 4 following a victory. The Under has hit in 6 of the Magic’s last 7 games after 1 day of rest and is 4-0 in Orlando’s last 4 after scoring 100 or more points in its previous contest.

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Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (21-32) visit the Charlotte Hornets (15-39) Sunday. Tip-off for this Southeast Divisional showdown from Spectrum Center is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Orlando won at Minnesota 127-120 Friday as a 5.5-point underdog, notching their 2nd win in their last 5 games. Sunday’s contest will wrap up a 4-game road stretch, in which they are 2-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). The other win in the swing came against Philadelphia 119-109 as 9.5-point underdogs Monday. Despite winning 2 of their last 3, the Magic are only 5-5 SU in their last 10, but they are 7-3 ATS during that span.

Charlotte enters on a 3-game skid, recently falling Friday in a 118-112 battle at Detroit as a 1.5-point favorite. The loss ended a 3-game road stretch in which the Hornets went 1-2 ATS.

This is the 3rd of 4 regular-season meetings between the 2 teams. They split the first 2 contests, both played in Orlando. The Magic won 113-93 as 1.5-point underdogs Oct. 28, while Charlotte prevailed 112-105 as 2-point favorites Nov. 14. Both games cashed Under tickets.

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Magic at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:58 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Hornets -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread: Magic +1.5 (-115) | Hornets -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): Off the board

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Magic at Hornets key injuries

Magic

F Cody Martin (knee) out
G Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) out

Hornets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 112, Hornets 107

Moneyline

BET ORLANDO (-105) TO WIN 0.3 UNITS.

Charlotte’s 7-16 home record is the 2nd worst in the league (only Detroit, at 7-19, is worse).

The Magic are the better of 2 bad teams in this matchup and they are a bad matchup for the Hornets.

Charlotte has no favorable matchups to stop the Orlando’s young rising stars.

Against the spread

BET ORLANDO +1.5 (-115) TO WIN 0.3 UNITS.

The Magic have been very consistently covering the spread as of late, but there are reasons to worry about this bet. They tend to play down to their level of competition, which leads to them struggling against teams they should beat.

They are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. teams with a worse than .400 road-win percentage. Leaning Magic is still safer as they are 15-3 in their last 18 when playing on 1 day’s rest, per covers.com.

Over/Under

While the O/U is off the board as of this publishing, I like UNDER once it’s posted as long as the line is 220.5 or higher.

For the Hornets and for recent head-to-head matchups between these 2 teams, Under is clearly the safer bet. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 Hornets-Magic games.

For Orlando the Under is 2-1 in its last 3 games and 4-6 in its last 10.

The Under for Charlotte has been more consistent. The Under is 4-1 in the Hornets’ last 5 games, and is 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 day’s rest.

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Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (20-32) battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-26) Friday. Tip from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves beat the Magic 126-108 on Nov. 16, covering as 8-point road favorites as the Over (224) hit.

Minnesota is coming off a 119-114 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday, covering as a 5.5-point home underdog. The Wolves are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10 games to improve to 26-28 ATS on the season.

The Magic lost 105-94 to the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, failing to cover as 10-point road underdogs. Orlando is 7-3 ATS over its last 10 games and is 29-22-1 ATS on the season. The Magic are 3-3 straight up over their last 6 outings.

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Magic at Timberwolves odds

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Moneyline (ML): Magic +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Timberwolves -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +5.5 (-118) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Timberwolves key injuries

Magic

None

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (groin) questionable
C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 117, Magic 111

Moneyline

PASS.

Minnesota is 19-11 straight up at home while Orlando is 7-19 on the road. The odds are justified but unplayable both ways.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-102).

The Wolves have won 3 of the first 4 games of a 6-game homestand. Minnesota has covered the spread in each of its last 7 victories, a streak extending back to Jan. 16.

The Wolves are 16-14 ATS at home; Orlando is 13-12-1 ATS on the road. The Wolves also rank 6th in opponents’ field goal percentage (46.5%) which should limit what the Magic can do as they rank 17th in field goal percentage (47.1%).

Expect the Wolves, who have played well at home recently, to dominate the young Orlando team. Back TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-102).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).

The Magic have gone Under in 2 straight games and are 2-4 O/U in their last 6. They are 27-25 O/U on the season but just 10-14-2 O/U on the road.

Minnesota has gone Under in 5 straight games and is 3-7 O/U in its last 10. It is 24-30 O/U on the season and 12-18 O/U at home.

Considering the trends for both, back the UNDER 229.5 (-110).

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Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (20-31) battle the Philadelphia 76ers (32-17) Wednesday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Magic beat Philadelphia 119-109 Monday, covering as a 9.5-point road underdog. They’ll again be in Philly to try to even up the season series, as the 76ers won 2 meetings in November. Orlando is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) against Philly this season. The Magic are 8-2 ATS over their last 10 games and 29-21-1 ATS on the season.

Despite that Philadelphia C Joel Embiid and G James Harden combined for 47 points Monday it couldn’t pick up the victory. Philly is 4-2 ATS over its last 6 games yet is just 5-5 ATS over its last 10, dipping slightly to 28-21 ATS on the season.

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Magic at 76ers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Magic +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | 76ers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +9.5 (-115) | 76ers -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at 76ers key injuries

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) questionable

76ers

C Joel Embiid (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 122, Magic 111

Moneyline

AVOID.

It is very unlikely the Magic (+325) snag 2 in a row from the Sixers, especially while on the road. I would pass on the moneyline despite that they just beat them Monday.

Against the spread

BET 76ERS -9.5 (-105).

The Sixers aren’t going to be embarrassed twice in a row on their home court. Orlando shot better from the line and from deep despite having season-long averages significantly lower than Philly in both. The Sixers are 16-10-1 ATS at home as well, so they have rewarded bettors at Wells Fargo Center.

The Magic allow 114.5 points per game (18th) yet held the Sixers to 109 Monday. Philadelphia should bounce back and cover at home. Back 76ERS -9.5 (-105).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 230.5 (-110).

Both teams have been better at hitting the projected Over this season.

The Magic are 27-24 O/U and have traded off hitting the Over and Under in their past 6 games — most recently an Under result — so they are primed for the Over to hit.

Philly is 7-3 O/U in its last 10 and, prior to Monday, had scored over 120 points in 3 straight games. It is 29-20 O/U on the season. Back the OVER 230.5 (-110).

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Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (19-31) play the first game of a 2-game set at the Philadelphia 76ers (32-16) Monday. Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Magic has dropped the games at the Miami Heat (110-105, Friday) and vs. the Chicago Bulls (128-109, Saturday) after winning a pair of outings at home against the Boston Celtics (113-98, last Monday) and Indiana Pacers (126-120, Wednesday). Orlando is still 3-1 against the spread (ATS) across its last 4 outings and 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.

The Sixers have picked up 7 straight victories since a stunning 133-114 loss at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder as 10-point favorites on Jan. 12, most recently topping the Denver Nuggets 126-119 on Saturday. Philly has covered 4 of its last 5 games while hitting the Over in 3 in a row.

Philly took the first two meetings between these teams, 107-99 (Nov. 25) and 133-103 (Nov. 27), covering the spread in both while the Over/Under is 1-1.

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Magic at 76ers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:16 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | 76ers -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +9.5 (-105) | 76ers -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Magic at 76ers key injuries

Magic

F Chuma Okeke (knee) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 121, Magic 114

Moneyline

The 76ers (-500) will cost you nearly 5 times your potential return, and that’s not a good long-term betting strategy — especially with Embiid on the injury report and no certainty to play.

PASS.

Against the spread

The 76ERS -9.5 (-115) are worth the play, even if Embiid cannot go, but go with a half-unit only.

The Sixers covered both of its games in the head-to-head set on Nov. 25-27 with Embiid out of the lineup in both. The Magic are just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 trips to the City of Brotherly Love, and 2-8 ATS in the previous 10 meetings overall.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 232.5 (-108).

The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 7 games overall for the Magic and is 6-1 in their last 7 games against teams with a winning overall record.

The Over has connected in 20 of the past 26 games overall for the Sixers, while going a perfect 8-0 in their past 8 games at home. The Over is also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in this series and 9-4 in the past 13 meetings in Philly.

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Orlando Magic at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (19-29) battle the Miami Heat (27-22) Friday. Tip from Miami-Dade Arena is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

This will be the first of 4 meetings between these teams this year.

The Heat beat the Boston Celtics 98-95 Tuesday, covering as 2.5-point favorites and holding Boston to just 37 second-half points. Miami is 6-4 against the spread (ATS) over its last 10 but is just 20-27-2 ATS on the season. The Heat rank 2nd in the NBA in opponents’ points per game (108.2).

The Magic have been red-hot against the number, covering 6 of their last 7 games. They are coming off a 126-120 home win over the Indiana Pacers, covering as 5-point favorites. Orlando has scored at least 110 points in 5 straight games and it ranks 14th in the league in field goal percentage (47.3%).

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Magic at Heat odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Heat -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +8.5 (-120) | Heat -8.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Heat key injuries

Magic

None

Heat

G Caleb Martin (quadriceps) probable
G Max Strus (shoulder) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 114, Magic 109

Moneyline

PASS.

The Heat are the better team here and are 16-9 straight up at home while Orlando is 6-17 on the road. Ultimately, neither value is worth the risk.

Against the spread

BET MAGIC +8.5 (-120).

Orlando is hot and Miami hasn’t been playing like it is 8.5 points better than any other team in the NBA. The Magic are 6-1 ATS over their last 7 games. Orlando is also a league-best 12-5-1 ATS following an ATS win.

Miami is the 2nd-worst team at home ATS this season at 8-15-2 ATS. Its highly-touted scoring defense is also inflated as it ranks 19th in opponents’ field goal percentage (47.4%). The Heat have scored 100 or fewer points in 3 straight games and are 2-3 ATS over their last 5 outings.

Considering the Heat’s recent struggles and issues at home, back the MAGIC +8.5 (-120).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 219.5 (-110).

Orlando has gone Over in 4 of its last 5 games and is 26-22 O/U this season. It has an efficient offense that should force Miami to pick up its slow-tempo pace. The Magic are also 11-6-1 O/U following a win.

The Heat have gone Under in 3 straight games but are 2-3 O/U in their last 5. It should get back leading-scorer F Jimmy Butler in this game as well as he’s not on the injury report after he missed their most recent match with Boston.

Back the OVER 219.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The red-hot Boston Celtics (35-12) will look to make it 10 wins in a row Monday night when they visit the Orlando Magic (17-29). Tip-off from Amway Center will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics’ 9th straight win came Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors, 106-104 as 3.5-point favorites. Boston owns the best record in the NBA by 2 games over the Denver Nuggets, and are led by MVP candidate F Jayson Tatum. Boston ranks 2nd in the NBA in scoring (118.5 PPG) and 10th in opponent points per game (112.2 PPG).

The Magic sunk further below .500 on Saturday night when they were crushed by the Washington Wizards 138-118 as 6.5-point underdogs. Orlando is 4-6 in the last 10 games and the Magic own the 5th-worst record in the league. They could get F Jonathan Isaac back from his severe knee injury Monday night, which would be his 1st game since going down in 2020.

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Celtics at Magic odds

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Moneyline (ML): Celtics -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Magic +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-109) | Magic +7.5 (-101)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -105)

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Celtics at Magic key injuries

Celtics

PG Malcolm Brogdon (personal) out
PG Marcus Smart (ankle) out
C Robert Williams III (knee) questionable

Magic

F Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Magic 105

Moneyline

The moneyline isn’t worth betting for either team. The Celtics are overwhelming favorites, so the reward doesn’t match nearly the risk you’re taking in the event that they struggle without Brogdon and Smart available.

I would PASS here and bet on the spread instead.

Against the spread

The Celtics have been particularly good as big favorites. They’re 9-4 ATS when favored by 7.5-9.5 points, which is the range of Monday’s spread. By the same token, the Magic have had success covering big spreads as underdogs, too; they’re 8-5-1 when getting 7.5-9.5 points, according to Covers.

Even without Brogdon and Smart, the Celtics have a good shot to cover the spread, snapping an 0-3 ATS streak against the Magic in their last 3 meetings.

BET CELTICS -7.5 (-109) to cover.

Over/Under

In 3 games between these teams this season, the total has gone Over twice. However, the Celtics haven’t been pushing the total Over in their recent games; the Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.

With Smart and Brogdon out, Boston will need someone to run the point and distribute the ball. I like the UNDER 230.5 (-105) in this game.

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