Game Time: 5:00 pm ET, Saturday, February 21, 2026
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Magic +2.5, Suns -2.5; Over/Under: 219.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Magic +2.5, Suns -2.5; Over/Under: 219.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Magic +2.5, Suns -2.5; Over/Under: 219.5 points
Season Record
Orlando Magic: 29-25 (1st place, Southeast Division)
Phoenix Suns: 32-24 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
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Orlando Magic: 6-4 last 10
Phoenix Suns: 5-5 last 10
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Preview and Analysis
The Magic are entering this game with a 29-25 record overall this season and they are 11-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Sacramento Kings. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 30 while Anthony Black was next on the team with 20 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Wendell Carter Jr. led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 50% from the field, 54% from 3-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.9 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 22-32 this season and their O/U record is 27-27.
The Suns are entering this game with a 32-24 record overall this season and they are 18-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Green led the team in points in that game with 26 while Mark Williams was next on the team with 11 points. Collin Gillespie led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Mark Williams led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 37.1% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 35-21 this season and their O/U record is 23-33.
Magic vs Suns Prediction
The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 32-24 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have looked great on their home court too with their 18-10 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Magic have looked good in their games this season with their 29-25 record overall which has them right in the middle of the East. They haven't been a great road team though with their 11-14 road record this year. The Magic are off a win over the Kings in their first game back from the All-Star Break and they have looked good lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Kings are also one of the worst teams in the NBA this season though and the Magic have still been a really up and down team all year. They haven't looked their best in road games either and they will be facing a Suns team that is going to be looking to bounce back. The Suns haven't looked great lately as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games and they have lost 2 games in a row now, but those 2 losses were also against the 2 best teams in the West. They have looked a lot better in their home games this season and they will be looking to get on a roll in this final stretch of the season. The Magic are good, but they have been too inconsistent all season and the Suns have been one of the best teams in the NBA this year against the spread. Look for the Suns to bounce back at home against an up and down Magic team that has struggled on the road all season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game.
Magic Suns Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Saturday, February 21, 2026 (5:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 115 Magic 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Orlando Magic: 9-16 ATS in road games. 3-7 ATS off a road win. 3-11 ATS when playing 4 or less games in 10 days. 15-7 UNDER after a blowout win by 20 points or more. 27-20 UNDER off a road win.
Phoenix Suns: 35-20 ATS in all games. 18-10 ATS in home games. 25-9 ATS versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more. 18-10 UNDER in home games. 23-11 UNDER versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more.
Key Injuries
Orlando Magic: F. Wagner (SF) Out - Ankle. C. Castleton (C) Out - Thumb.
Phoenix Suns: D. Booker (SG) Day To Day - Hip. G. Allen (SG) Day To Day - Ankle. H. Highsmith (SF) Day To Day - Knee. C. Anthony (PG) Day To Day - Not Injury Related.
Notable Quotes
“He’s about the right things. He’s about winning, he’s about team, he’s about playing the right way and you saw as soon as he stepped on the court, it was pick up full court, talking in the huddles, getting guys in the right spots, stepping in with confidence to a shot.” - Jamahl Mosley on Jevon Carter after his team’s win against the Kings in their game on Thursday.
"[He] tried to go back out there. [Had to] save him from himself. [He] wasn't moving great when he came back in." - Jordan Ott on the injury to Devin Booker.
Starting Lineups
Orlando Magic
PG Jalen Suggs
SG Anthony Black
SF Desmond Bane
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.
Phoenix Suns
PG Devin Booker
SG Jalen Green
SF Dillon Brooks
PF Royce O'Neale
C Mark Williams
Statistical Leaders
Orlando Magic
PPG: Paolo Banchero (21.3)
APG: Jalen Suggs (5.5)
Reb/G: Paolo Banchero (8.4)
Phoenix Suns
PPG: Devin Booker (24.7)
APG: Devin Booker (6.1)
Reb/G: Mark Williams (8.1)
Coaches:
Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (5th season)
Phoenix Suns: Jordan Ott (1st season)