The 76ers vs Magic matchup is one of 10 NBA games scheduled on Friday. This will be the rubber match in the season series between these two teams. The Sixers won 136-124 the first time they met on October 27, while the Magic bounced back in a big way with a 144-103 rout on November 25.
These two teams are right next to each in the Eastern Conference standings. The Sixers (20-15) are currently in the no. 5 spot, while the Magic (21-17) are right behind them at no. 6.
76ers vs Magic Odds
Moneyline: 76ers (-135) vs Magic (+121)
Spread: 76ers (-2.5) vs Magic (+2.5)
Total: 76ers -107 (o227.5) vs Magic -103 (u227.5)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
76ers vs Magic Preview and Prediction
The Sixers have won four of their last five outings heading into a three-game road trip, which starts Friday in Orlando. Philly’s latest win came on Wednesday when they knocked off the Washington Wizards 131-110. A total of seven players on Philadelphia’s lineup finished with double-digit scoring that night. They were led by Joel Embiid, who had 28 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field; and Paul George, who put up 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Meanwhile, the Magic have been in a bizarre pattern of winning one game, losing one game, and repeating the cycle since late December. This past Wednesday, Orlando staved off the Brooklyn Nets 104-103 in an overtime affair. Paolo Banchero had 30 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 20 points on 57.1% FG shooting.
Despite Joel Embiid being ruled as questionable for this game, the Sixers are favored to win over the Magic. Philadelphia has been a more consistent team compared to Orlando, whose last string of consecutive wins came around the start of December.
76ers vs Magic Player Props
Tyrese Maxey’s point total is set at 28.5, which is below his season average of 30.7 points per game. Maxey had 22 points, three rebounds, and eight assists in the win over the Wizards.
Anthony Black’s point total is set at 17.5, which is above his season average of 15.3 points per outing. Black will be looking to bounce back from a five-point outing in the overtime game against the Nets.
