Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction 1/12/2025

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-21) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (22-18) on Sunday, January 12th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on NBCS. Both the 76ers and Magic will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

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The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 15-21 on the season after a 123-115 loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Philadelphia, who were -7 point favorites at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 238 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 19.5 points.

Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run, turning a 63-58 deficit into a 68-63 lead, but couldn’t maintain their momentum. They entered the 4th quarter down 87-78 and, despite outscoring the Pelicans 37-36 in the final period, couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Orlando dropped to 22-18 on the season after a 109-106 home loss to the Bucks on Friday. Despite being +6 point underdogs, the Magic kept it close, losing by just three points. The total score of 215 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 212.

Orlando went on a 13-0 run early, taking the lead from 6-3 to 16-6. They led 81-78 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 31-25 in the final period.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 123-115 loss to the Pelicans, the 76ers shot 46.2% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 36.8% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 30 points and 12 assists, shooting 50% overall, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 threes at 25%.

Paul George added 25 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes at 41.7%. Maxey and George were key in the 4th quarter, scoring 12 and 13 points respectively, while Ricky Council added 11 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter.

Magic Offense Breakdown

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Paolo Banchero’s 15-point fourth quarter helped him finish with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 threes at 62.5% shooting from deep in the Magic’s 109-106 loss to the Bucks. Cole Anthony added 18 points, and Tristan Da Silva contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Orlando hit 14 threes at a 35% clip, with Banchero leading the way. Overall, they shot 43% from the field. Anthony Black chipped in 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 25 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing 34 and 36 points, respectively, in a 123-115 loss to the Pelicans. Philadelphia allowed New Orleans to shoot 48% from the field.

Philadelphia had a tough time defending the three-point line, where the Pelicans hit 18 threes at a 45% clip. The 76ers sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 17. Philadelphia finished with 31 defensive rebounds, but they allowed 12 offensive boards.

Magic Team Defense

The 76ers played solid defense in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 28 and 25 points, respectively, but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 34 points in the 3rd and 36 in the 4th, leading to a 123-115 loss to the Pelicans. Philadelphia allowed New Orleans to shoot 48% from the field.

Philadelphia had a tough time defending the three, with the Pelicans hitting 18 threes at a 45% clip. The 76ers sent New Orleans to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws. On the boards, the 76ers gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.

76ers vs Magic Trends

  • Across the 76ers last ten road games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 7-3 straight-up.
  • Through their last ten home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 103 points per game.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • In their last five contests as the favorite, Orlando has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

76ers vs Magic Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +1.5, we recommend going with the 76ers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 206.5 and given that our model is projecting 207 points between the teams, we like the over.


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