Magic host Grizzlies in basketball action

Memphis GrizzliesOrlando Magic
28-23February 12, 2014, 07:00 | Amway Center16-37


The visiting Grizzlies hope to send their backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the spread at Amway Center against the Magic.

(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The Magic currently sport a record of 16-37, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 23-29-1 ATS. The Grizzlies are 28-23 and 22-28-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Magic post a 23-30 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Grizzlies have gone 23-28 against the number.

View Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Odds and Stats.

This game pits the Magic, currently No. 27 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Grizzlies, who rate No. 13 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 90-85 victory for the Grizzlies.



Memphis won its last outing, a 92-89 result against the Wizards on February 11. The Grizzlies failed to cover in that game as a 4.5-point favorite, while the 181 combined points took the game UNDER the total. The Grizzlies got 18 points from Nick Calathes as Memphis ran past Washington 92-89 on Tuesday at FedExForum.

In their last action, Orlando was a 93-92 Sportsbook at home against the Pacers. They covered the 8-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (185) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Orlando earned a 93-92 victory over Indiana on Sunday, getting 23 points from Victor Oladipo at Amway Center.

How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Grizzlies rank No. 17 in the league with 42.65 per game. That compares with Orlando’s No. 22 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Orlando is the NBA’s No. 20-ranked team at 7 per game, while the Grizzlies rate No. 30 with 4.92 per contest.

A few Grizzlies at Magic trends to consider:
Memphis is 12-4-1 SU in its last 17 games
Memphis is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Memphis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Orlando is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games


Next up:
Memphis home to New York, Tuesday, February 18th
Orlando at Milwaukee, Tuesday, February 18th
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