The Brooklyn Nets (0-1) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (1-0) on Friday, October 25th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on YES. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nets. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Nets vs Magic

The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nets dropped their season opener on Wednesday, falling 120-116 to the Hawks on the road. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, managed to keep it close, losing by just four. The total score of 236 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 223.5 by 12.5 points.

Brooklyn appeared to take control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 35-33 to 45-33. However, after winning the 2nd quarter 31-21, the Nets couldn’t maintain their momentum, as they were outscored 32-28 in the 3rd and 37-33 in the 4th after entering the final period tied at 83.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic kicked off their season with a 116-97 win over the Heat on Wednesday, moving to 1-0. Orlando, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a +19 point margin. The total score of 213 points went over the pre-game line of 208.

After Miami’s 10-0 run early on, Orlando responded by outscoring the Heat 26-22 in the 2nd quarter. A dominant 3rd quarter saw the Magic outscore Miami 39-18, giving them a 97-72 lead heading into the 4th. The Heat won the final quarter 25-19, but the Magic’s strong 3rd quarter sealed the win.

Nets Offense Breakdown

Cam Thomas knocked down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip, finishing with 36 points, including 20 in the 4th quarter. The Nets hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 39.5% from deep.

Jalen Wilson added 16 points, and Cameron Johnson contributed 14. Overall, the Nets shot 44% from the field in the loss to the Hawks.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Cam Thomas knocked down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip, finishing with 36 points in the Nets’ 120-116 loss to the Hawks. He was especially impactful in the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points. Brooklyn hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc.

Overall, the Nets shot 44% from the field. Jalen Wilson added 16 points, while Cameron Johnson chipped in 14. Dennis Schröder contributed 13 points, with 7 coming in the opening quarter.

Nets Team Defense

The Nets’ defense had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 points, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 37 points, which contributed to their 120-116 loss to the Hawks. Brooklyn did manage to limit Atlanta’s three-point shooting, holding them to 9 made threes on 32% shooting.

Brooklyn sent Atlanta to the free-throw line 46 times, where the Hawks converted 33 attempts. The Nets gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Magic Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Hawks to 21 points, the Nets struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points in their 120-116 loss. Brooklyn allowed Atlanta to shoot 48% from the field.

One bright spot was the Nets’ perimeter defense, as they limited the Hawks to 9 made threes on 32% shooting. Brooklyn recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Nets vs Magic Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 108 points per game.
• Across their last three home contests, Orlando has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 104 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
• The Magic have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Nets vs Magic Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Nets vs. Magic matchup, we’re leaning towards the Nets at +11.5. Although our projections show the Magic winning 122-112, we suggest placing your bet on the Nets for the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 215.5 and given that our model is projecting 234 points between the teams, we like the over.

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