Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/09/2026

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, January 9, 2026

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  NBCS-P, FDSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers -1.5, Magic +1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers -1.5, Magic +1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers -1.5, Magic +1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  20-15 (4th place, Atlantic Division)

Orlando Magic:  21-17 (1st place, Southeast Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  6-4 last 10

Orlando Magic:  5-5 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with a 20-15 record overall this season and they are 10-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Washington Wizards. Joel Embiid led the team in points in that game with 28 while Paul George was next on the team with 23 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 53.6% from the field, 37.8% from 3-point range, and 84.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.2 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 21-14 this season and their O/U record is 19-16.

The Magic are entering this game with a 21-17 record overall this season and they are 12-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Brooklyn Nets. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 30 while Wendell Carter Jr. was next on the team with 20 points. Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Paolo Banchero led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 42.7% from the field, 27.3% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.2 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 15-23 this season and their O/U record is 19-19.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have looked good in their games this season with their 20-15 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have been a good road team too with their 10-6 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Magic have looked good in their games this season with their 21-17 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have looked great on their home court too with their 12-5 home record this season. As good as the Magic have looked on their home court this year, they haven't looked that great in their games lately. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and they are off a 1 point win over the Nets in their last one, struggling to beat one of the worst teams in the NBA. They are also missing some key players in their lineup and the 76ers will be able to take advantage of that. The 76ers are off a win over the Wizards in their last one and they have looked a lot better lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The 76ers have been dealing with injuries all season, but lately they have been healthy and have looked a lot better as they are starting to get into a groove now. The Magic have been a really up and down team this year that has been struggling against bad opponents lately, so look for the 76ers to take advantage of them missing some key players here. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 9, 2026 (7:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 112 Magic 105.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 15-9 ATS after 3 or more consecutive overs. 4-1 ATS on the road after a blowout win by 20 points or more. 38-28 ATS on the road versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more. 3-0 UNDER on the road versus good foul drawing teams - attempting 27 free throws/game or more.

Orlando Magic: 13-20 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 18-27 1H ATS off a road win. 13-33 1H ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days. 22-12 UNDER after a win by 6 points or less. 48-34 UNDER versus poor defensive teams - allowing 116+ points/game.

Philadelphia 76ers:  None.

Orlando Magic:  J. Suggs (PG) Day To Day - Knee. M. Wagner (C) Out - Knee. F. Wagner (SF) Out - Ankle.

"I think start with Jo. I think he was just sharper. Getting sharper, getting more aggressive. I always saying when he's driving the ball, it's a good thing. He took it in there quite a bit. Tyrese, obviously, was pretty sharp too, and I thought—look, Barlow fits good with those guys. I thought he set up PG, a lot. He ended up getting some kick outs. Off offensive rebounds and give PG some really clean looks. So, that part was pretty good." - Nick Nurse after his team’s win against the Wizards in their game on Wednesday.

“I just knew I had two seconds – enough to take a dribble or two and get to my spot and just rise up. Got a clean look and it felt good coming out of my hands. Excited to see it go in.”  - Paolo Banchero after their win against the Nets in their game on Wednesday.

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG VJ Edgecombe

SF Kelly Oubre Jr.

PF Paul George

C Joel Embiid

PG Tyus Jones

SG Desmond Bane

SF Tristan da Silva

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: Tyrese Maxey (30.7)

APG: Tyrese Maxey (7.1)

Reb/G: Andre Drummond (9)

PPG: Franz Wagner (22.7)

APG: Paolo Banchero (4.7)

Reb/G: Paolo Banchero (8.6)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (3rd season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (5th season)