Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/06/2024

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Feb 05, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Venue:  Kaseya Center, Miami, FL 
Where to Watch:  BSSUN


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Magic +3.5, Heat -3.5; Over/Under:  213.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Magic +3.5, Heat -3.5; Over/Under:  213.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Magic +3.5, Heat -3.5; Over/Under:  213.5 points

Season Record

Orlando Magic:  27-23 (1st place, Southeast Division)
Miami Heat:  26-24 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Recent Form
Orlando Magic:  5-5 last 10
Miami Heat:  2-8 last 10


Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Preview and Analysis


The Magic are entering this game with a 27-23 record overall and they are 12-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the San Antonio Spurs, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Detroit Pistons in their last game. Franz Wagner led the team in points in that game with 38 while Paolo Banchero was next on the team with 20 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Paolo Banchero and Jonathan Isaac each led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 53.6% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 73.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.6 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 33-17 this season and their O/U record is 22-27-1.



The Heat are entering this game with a 26-24 record overall and they are 13-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game. Jimmy Butler led the team in points in that game with 21 while Terry Rozier was next on the team with 17 points. Terry Rozier led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Bam Adebayo led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 41.8% from the field, 26.7% from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.2 PPG against them. The Heat have an ATS record of 21-28-1 this season and their O/U record is 20-30.


Magic vs Heat Prediction

The current betting odds have the Heat listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Heat haven't looked great in their games this season with their 26-24 record overall, but they are still fighting for a play-in spot for the playoffs in the East. They haven't been great in their home games this season but they haven't been a bad home team either with their 13-12 home record. Meanwhile, the Magic haven't looked great in their games this season either but they have a 27-23 record overall which has them ahead of the Heat in the East and also fighting for a play-in spot for the playoffs. The Magic have been getting hot lately with 3 wins in a row now, but they still haven't looked good in their road games this year with their 12-16 road record. The Heat haven't been hot lately and they just lost their last game at home to the Clippers, but the Heat will be looking to bounce back on their home court here and they always bring their best effort for this game against their Florida rival. The Heat have also been dragged down this season with injuries like the injury to their star player Jimmy Butler which has kept him out of a few games, but now he is back healthy and the Heat to make up some ground in the standings as they still have a ton of talent in their lineup. The Heat will stop the bleeding in this game and they will use this game to gain some momentum so they can try to go on a big run and get hot going into the playoffs. The best way to place a bet here is on the Heat to cover the spread in this game. 

Magic Heat Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Heat 112 Magic 97.
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NBA Betting Trends


Orlando Magic: 31-17 ATS in all games. 7-3 ATS vs. division opponents. 9-1 ATS off a road win. 20-10 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 7-4 UNDER off a road win. 15-9 UNDER in February games.

Miami Heat: 0-6 ATS as a home underdog. 4-11 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 8-15 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 5-9 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 30-20 UNDER in all games. 9-3 UNDER vs. division opponents. 11-6 UNDER after allowing 105 points or less.

Key Injuries


Orlando Magic:  None.

Miami Heat:  D. Robinson (SF) Ques Tues - Concussion. J. Cain (SF) Ques Tues - Illness. T. Herro (SG) Ques Tues - Head. D. Smith (SG) out for season - Knee.


Notable Quotes


“(Franz) was incredible. I thought he played with a high level of poise. He attacked the basket 22 times and scored 38 points without shooting a free throw. That's impressive.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s win against the Pistons in their game on Sunday.


“There are some things offensively you can do with better pace and better intention. That’s not exclusive to us. And we’ll work on that and we’ll get better.” - Erik Spoelstra after his team’s loss against the LA Clippers in their game on Sunday.


Starting Lineups


Orlando Magic
PG Markelle Fultz
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Miami Heat
PG Terry Rozier 
SG Tyler Herro
SF Jimmy Butler
PF Haywood Highsmith
C Bam Adebayo

Statistical Leaders


Orlando Magic
PPG: P. Banchero (23)
APG: P. Banchero (5.1)
Reb/G: P. Banchero (6.9)

Miami Heat
PPG: J. Butler (21.5)
APG: T. Rozier (6.4)
Reb/G: B. Adebayo (10.7)

Coaches:
Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (3rd season)
Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra (16th season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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