The Orlando Magic (2-0) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) on Saturday, October 26th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on NBA. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Grizzlies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Grizzlies. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Magic vs Grizzlies
The Magic Are Coming Off A Win
The Magic improved to 2-0 on the season with a 116-101 win over the Nets on Friday. Playing at home, Orlando entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 217 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 214.5.
After a slow start, where the Nets went on a 12-0 run, Orlando responded by winning each of the final three quarters, including a 35-30 edge in the 4th quarter.
The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win
The Grizzlies fell to 1-1 on the season after a 128-108 road loss to the Rockets on Friday. Memphis entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 20 points. The total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 227 by 9 points.
Memphis went on an 11-0 run early, stretching the score from 41-40 to 51-41. However, they struggled in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 39-18. Heading into the 4th down 98-83, the Grizzlies couldn’t close the gap, as the Rockets outscored them 30-25 in the final period.
Magic Offense Breakdown
Franz Wagner’s 29 points and 6 rebounds led the Magic to a 116-101 win over the Nets, as he shot 52.6% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% clip. Moritz Wagner added 18 points, shooting 87.5%, while Paolo Banchero contributed 15 points, despite shooting just 30.8%.
Orlando connected on 15 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 52% overall. Franz scored 9 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Moritz added 14 of his 18 points in the 4th.
Grizzlies Offense Breakdown
Franz Wagner’s 29 points and 6 rebounds led the Magic to a 116-101 win over the Nets, as he shot 52.6% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% clip. Moritz Wagner added 18 points, shooting 87.5%, while Paolo Banchero contributed 15 points despite shooting just 30.8%.
Orlando hit 15 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 52% overall. Franz scored 9 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Moritz added 14 of his 18 points in the 4th.
Magic Team Defense
The Magic put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Nets to just 101 points. They were consistent throughout, allowing 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 25 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th. Overall, Orlando limited Brooklyn to 42% shooting from the field.
Orlando struggled to contain the Nets from beyond the arc, giving up 14 threes on 37% shooting. Brooklyn also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. The Magic finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while also recording 10 steals and 7 blocks.
Grizzlies Team Defense
The Magic put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Nets to 101 points on Friday. They allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 25 in the 3rd, before giving up 30 in the 4th. Overall, Orlando limited Brooklyn to 42% shooting from the field.
Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the Nets hitting 14 threes at a 37% clip. Brooklyn also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. The Magic gave up 8 offensive rebounds but recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks.
Magic vs Grizzlies Trends
- Across the Magic last ten road games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 109. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Across the Grizzlies last three home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Magic vs Grizzlies Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +1, we have the Grizzlies 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.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 221.5, and our model predicts the Magic and Grizzlies to score a combined 264 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:October 26, 2024 Grizzlies, Magic