The Orlando Magic (36-40) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (31-43) on Tuesday, April 1st. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on FDSS. Both the Magic and Spurs will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Magic vs Spurs
The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Magic fell to 36-40 on the season after a 96-87 loss to the Clippers on Monday. Orlando, who were +3 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 183 fell well short of the 211.5 O/U line.
Orlando started strong, leading 28-22 after the 1st quarter. They went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, but the Clippers responded by winning each of the final three quarters, including a 27-21 advantage in the 4th.
The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Spurs fell to 31-43 on the season after a 148-106 home loss to the Warriors on Sunday. San Antonio entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by 42 points. The total score of 254 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 231.5 by 22.5 points.
San Antonio got off to a rough start, trailing 44-27 after the 1st quarter. An 11-0 run by the Warriors in the 2nd quarter extended their lead, and by the start of the 4th quarter, the Spurs were down 111-73. They were outscored 37-33 in the final period.
Magic Offense Breakdown
In their 96-87 loss to the Clippers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 39.5% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 26.9% clip. Paolo Banchero led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, despite shooting 34.8%.
Franz Wagner contributed 21 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 11, making all 3 of his three-point attempts. Banchero scored 11 of his points in the 1st quarter, adding 5 points in each of the remaining periods.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
In their 148-106 loss to the Warriors, the Spurs shot 47.6% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip. Keldon Johnson led the way with 19 points, scoring 7 in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.
Sandro Mamukelashvili added 14 points and 11 rebounds, with 6 points in the 1st and 4th quarters. Malaki Branham scored all 13 of his points in the final period, while Devin Vassell added 10 of his 12 points in the 3rd.
Magic Team Defense
Even with a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t come away with the win, allowing 96 points to the Clippers. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. They held the Clippers to 43% shooting from the field.
The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, as the Clippers shot just 25% from beyond the arc, making only 8 threes. Orlando also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Spurs Team Defense
Even with a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t come away with the win, allowing 96 points to the Clippers. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. The Clippers shot 43% from the field.
The Magic did well defending the three, holding the Clippers to 25% shooting with just 8 threes made. Orlando also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Magic vs Spurs Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Orlando has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.
Magic vs Spurs Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Magic, with a final score of 118-91, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Magic at -4.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 220.5, and our model predicts the Magic and Spurs to score a combined 209 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:April 1, 2025 Magic, Spurs