Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds, Picks & Predictions
The NBA regular season is in the rearview mirror as the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic face the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night and we have you covered with our Magic vs. 76ers prediction. Orlando fell 113-108 on the road Sunday in their regular season finale, losing outright as a 13-point favorite. Philadelphia downed the Bucks 126-106 on the road to close the regular season Sunday, covering the line as a 16.5-point favorite.
In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the 76ers own an 84-55 advantage. Philadelphia took tw of three meetings this season, including a 103-91 road win in the most recent matchup January 9. The winner earns the seventh seed and a first-round matchup with the Celtics. Meanwhile, the loser hosts the winner of the Miami/Charlotte matchup for a shot at the 8 seed. Let’s break down this Magic vs. 76ers matchup.
Orlando Trying to Get Back in Win Column
Orlando saw their five-game win streak snapped as they fell to a Boston team with nothing to play for. The Magic finished the regular season 45-37 and stood second in the Southeast Division, one game behind the Hawks for the top spot. Their loss proved critical as it knocked them down to the eight seed and on the road for this matchup.
The Magic closed the regular season 14th in the league in scoring offense as they average 115.7 points per game on the season. Orlando is 19th in the league in rebounding with 43.4 rebounds per contest. They are 14th in assists by dishing 26.5 dimes a night. The Magic are 13th in the league in scoring defense by allowing 115.1 points per contest. Paolo Banchero leads the Magic as he averages 22.2 points plus 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists a night on the season. Franz Wagner adds 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 dimes per contest. Desmond Bane (20.1 points) is a good third option.
Orlando is 21st in the league in field goal percentage as they shot 46.4% from the field this season. The Magic stand 24th in the league in threes per game as they hit 11.7 triples a night while they are 27th in three-point shooting by hitting 34.3% from beyond the arc. Orlando is above average at the charity stripe as they are 8th in the league by sinking 80.1% of their attempts as a team.
Key Injury Report for Magic:
- Forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable.
- Guard Jett Howard (ankle) is questionable.
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76ers Seeking to Punch Ticket to Opening Round
Philadelphia won their final two regular season games, which proved to be enough to earn home court advantage for this matchup. The 76ers finished the regular season 45-37 and fourth in the Atlantic Division standings. They finished one game behind the Raptors for the final guaranteed playoff spot.
On the year, the 76ers are 14th in the league in scoring offense with 115.9 points per game. The 76ers are 17th in rebounding as they collect 43.6 rebounds per contest. They are 29th in assists by dishing out an average of 24.6 dimes a night. Philadelphia is 19th in the league in scoring defense as they allow an average of 116.1 points a contest. Tyrese Maxey leads the 76ers with 28.3 points and 6.6 assists per game this season. Joel Embiid (26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds), Paul George (17.3 points) and VJ Edgecombe (16 points) are good secondary scoring options.
Philadelphia is 23rd in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 46.2% from the floor as a team. The 76ers are 22nd in threes per game as they drain 12.3 triples a contest. They are 23rd in three-point shooting by connecting on 34.9% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Philadelphia stands 4th in the league in free throw shooting as they convert 80.9% of their attempts at the stripe.
Key Injury Report for 76ers:
- Forward Johni Broome (knee) is out.
- Center Joel Embiid (appendectomy) is out.
Magic vs. 76ers Prediction
Philadelphia would have been a solid favorite here if Embiid was certain to play. As it stands, after his appendectomy last week, there is no clear timetable for him to return to basketball activities. Philadelphia was a rather pedestrian 23-18 at home in the regular season and has to prove they can win a big game without Embiid. Orlando put up a disappointing showing in their regular season finale against Boston. With that said, the Magic had won five straight before that contest. Perhaps more importantly, Orlando is healthy with the return of Franz Wagner. If he can step up, Orlando comes up with the road win here.
Our Prediction: Magic +2 (FanDuel, -110)
Magic vs. 76ers Same Game Parlay
- Magic +110 (FanDuel)
- Franz Wagner (Magic) Over 17.5 Points (-125, BetMGM)
- Paul George (76ers) Over 2.5 Three-Pointers (-155, Fanatics)
Odds: +522
We’ve discussed the rationale for backing Orlando in this contest above. Wagner looks good since coming back from missing seven weeks of action. He has scored at least 17 points in four of the six games he’s played in the month of April. Wagner should get some good looks as the 76ers are missing their best interior defender in Embiid. It’s asking a lot for George and Kelly Oubre Jr. to defend him, especially since George is going to be relied on for offensive production. Speaking of George, he’s drained at least three triples in eight of his last 10 games. Seeing him knock down three three-pointers here is easily attainable.
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