The Philadelphia 76ers (2-9) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (7-6) on Friday, November 15th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on NBCS. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
76ers vs Magic
The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The 76ers fell to 2-9 on the season after a 114-106 home loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, Philadelphia kept it close, losing by just eight points. The game’s total of 220 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 218.5.
Philadelphia took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Cleveland 27-17, but the Cavaliers responded with a 10-0 run and a 34-24 edge in the 3rd quarter. The 76ers entered the 4th quarter down 82-78 but couldn’t close the gap, as Cleveland outscored them 32-28 in the final period.
The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Orlando moved above .500 for the season with a 94-90 win over the Pacers on Wednesday, improving to 7-6. The Magic were favored by just one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 184 points fell well short of the 224-point O/U line.
Orlando’s defense was key, as they held the Pacers to just 18 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. A 10-0 run helped the Magic take control, and they closed out the game strong by outscoring Indiana 26-18 in the final period.
76ers Offense Breakdown
Jared McCain’s 34 points and 10 assists led the 76ers in their 114-106 loss to the Cavaliers, as he hit 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Kelly Oubre added 20 points, shooting 57.1% from the field, while Caleb Martin contributed 18 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots.
Philadelphia made 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from deep, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.6%. McCain scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Oubre added 6, and Reggie Jackson chipped in 3 of his 13 points in the final period.
Magic Offense Breakdown
Franz Wagner led the Magic to a 94-90 win over the Pacers, scoring 29 points despite shooting 37.5% from the field. He made 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency and added 6 assists. Goga Bitadze contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 85.7% of his shots.
Orlando shot 40% overall, with a 34.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Wagner scored 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 10 points, including 2 threes at 40% efficiency.
76ers Team Defense
The 76ers had a strong defensive 2nd quarter, holding the Cavaliers to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 34 and 32 points, respectively, in a 114-106 loss. Overall, Philadelphia gave up 49% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 16 threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers sent Cleveland to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.
Magic Team Defense
Defensively, the 76ers had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 34 and 32 points, respectively, in their 114-106 loss to the Cavaliers. Philadelphia allowed Cleveland to shoot 49% from the field.
The 76ers also had trouble defending the three, as the Cavaliers hit 16 threes at a 40% clip. Philadelphia sent Cleveland to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The 76ers finished with 33 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 2 blocks.
76ers vs Magic Trends
- Across the 76ers last three road games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- Across their three previous home games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 94 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.
76ers vs Magic Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the 76ers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 212, and our model projects the 76ers and Magic to reach a combined total of 227 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 15, 2024 76ers, Magic