NBA odds preview - Magic vs. 76ers

Orlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
17-42February 26, 2014, 07:00 | Wells Fargo Center15-42


Orlando has dominated the Philadelphia 76ers over the years and on Wednesday they are favored to extend a couple of long ATS streaks.

The Magic are 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia, while the 76ers are 1-9 ATS in their past 10 home games overall. The spread was -4 for Orlando at Sportsbook.

Philly has beaten Orlando just four times in 20 tries.

This season the 76ers are 15-42 overall and 22-35 ATS against the number, while the Magic are 17-42 and 24-33-2 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). As for the totals, Philadelphia is 29-27-1 on the OU, and Orlando is 27-32.



View Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds and Stats.

The Magic were listed as -4-point favorites at many online sportsbooks (including Sportsbook), with the total listed at 212 earlier in the day (check Sportsbook for updates during the day).

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the 76ers rated this week at No. 30 and the Magic sitting at No. 27. It may or may not play a role in Odds Shark score prediction models that turned out a 90-85 result in favor of the Magic today.



Orlando lost its last outing, a 115-106 result against the Wizards on February 25. The Magic earned a push in that game as a 9-point underdog, while the 221 combined points took the game OVER the total. Orlando got 26 points from Victor Oladipo en route to a 115-106 loss against Washington on Tuesday at Verizon Center.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 130-110 result against the Bucks on February 24. The 76ers failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 240 combined points took the game OVER the total. Philadelphia was run off the court by the Bucks on Monday as Milwaukee blasted them 130-110 at Wells Fargo Center.

How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Magic rank No. 23 in the league with 42.1 per game. That compares with Philadelphia’s No. 11 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Philadelphia is the NBA’s No. 22-ranked team at 6.81 per game, while the Magic rate No. 19 with 7.02 per contest.

A few Magic at 76ers trends to consider:
Orlando is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Orlando is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home


Next up:
Orlando at Miami, Saturday, March 1st
Philadelphia home to Washington, Saturday, March 1st

 

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