The next stop in the Phoenix Suns’ four-game road swing will be in Florida, where they will face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Phoenix will square off with the home team less than 24 hours after whipping the Memphis Grizzlies 131-105. Despite the unfavorable schedule, the Suns look to sustain their winning streak and grab a stranglehold on the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the reeling Magic hope to bounce back after an embarrassing 139-97 beatdown at the hands of the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Paolo Bachero and Co. gave up an NBA record 31 straight points to the Raptors during a crippling stretch. A win by Orlando will keep its hopes alive for a guaranteed playoff spot.
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Odds
Moneyline: Suns (+115) vs. Magic (-135)
Odds: Suns (+2.5 -112) vs. Magic (-2.5 -107)
Total (O/U): Suns (o224.5 -111) vs. Magic (u224.5 -110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Injury Reports
Suns Injury Report
Dillon Brooks, who hasn’t played since Feb. 21 due to a fractured hand, is expected to return. Grayson Allen, ruled out for the game in Memphis because of knee soreness, could play in the second night of a back-to-back set.
Suns coach Jordan Ott said on Monday that center Mark Williams (foot) has a chance to play but wouldn’t decide on the big man’s availability just yet. Amir Coffey (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (knee) are uncertain to play.
Magic Injury Report
Franz Wagner (ankle), Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Anthony Black (abs) are on the inactive list for the game against the Suns. Wagner hasn’t played since mid-February, a key reason for the Magic’s struggles.
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Starting Lineups
Suns
PG: Devin Booker | SG: Grayson Allen | SG: Jalen Green | SF: Royce O’Neale | PF: Oso Ighodaro
Magic
PG: Jalen Suggs | SG: Desmond Bane | SF: Tristan da Silva | PF: Paolo Banchero | C: Wendell Carter Jr.
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Despite a 1-7 record heading into the game against the Suns, the Magic are remarkably only three games behind the Atlanta Hawks for an outright playoff spot. Orlando also has to be embarrassed following its lethargic showing against the Raptors.
Against the road-weary Suns, who are also playing for a guaranteed playoff spot, the Magic likely hold serve at home.
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