Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/27/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  BSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +2.5, Magic -2.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +2.5, Magic -2.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +2.5, Magic -2.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  20-9 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Orlando Magic:  17-11 (1st place, Southeast Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  8-2 last 10

Orlando Magic:  4-6 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with a 20-9 record overall and they are 8-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Miami Heat in their last game. Tobias Harris led the team in points in that game with 27 while Kelly Oubre Jr. was next on the team with 25 points. Tobias Harris led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., and De'Anthony Melton each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 42.6% from the field, 37.8% from 3-point range, and 64% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 122 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.2 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 20-9 this season and their O/U record is 20-9.

The Magic are entering this game with a 17-11 record overall and they are 11-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 34 while Franz Wagner was next on the team with 24 points. Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter, Jr. each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Wendell Carter, Jr. led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 53.4% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 80.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.4 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 19-9 this season and their O/U record is 13-14-1.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 2.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have looked really good in their games this season with their 20-9 record overall. They are only 8-5 in their road games this season but they have still looked great in a majority of those games. They haven't looked as good in their games lately as they have been dealing with some key players banged up including Joel Embiid, but they are catching their opponent at the right time here with no rest. The Magic have also looked good in their games this season with their 17-11 record overall and they have looked even better on their home court with their 11-3 home record. As good as the Magic have been this season, they haven't looked great lately as they have had much tougher teams on their schedule and the 76ers are still one of the best teams in the NBA right now. The Magic are also playing this game on a back-to-back while the 76ers are rested. The 76ers just lost on Christmas Day and they will be looking to bounce back here with a win in Orlando. 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 Wednesday, December 27, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 109 Magic 102.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 17-30 ATS after a game being outrebounded by an opponent by 20 or more. 2-5 ATS after 2 straight games being called for 5+ more fouls than the opponent. 21-13 UNDER as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 28-20 UNDER as a road underdog.

Orlando Magic: 17-9 ATS in all games. 10-3 ATS in home games. 7-1 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 7-1 UNDER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 26-18 UNDER when playing 6 or less games in 14 days.

Philadelphia 76ers:  N. Batum (SG) Ques Wed - Hamstring. J. Embiid (C) Ques Wed - Ankle.

Orlando Magic:  J. Suggs (SG) Prob Tues - Wrist. J. Isaac (PF) Out Tues - Hamstring. J. Ingles (SF) Ques Tues - Ankle. M. Fultz (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“They made him work. I do think that he got to some pretty good places and just kind of had one of those nights. ... Just one of those tough nights for him.” - Nick Nurse on Tyrese Maxey after his team’s loss against the Heat in their game on Monday in the Christmas Day game.

“I love that we played the right way. People always say what is the right way. It’s taking what the game gives you. You’re not forcing it. You’re not chasing it. You’re finding the right situation.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s win against the Pacers in their game on Saturday.

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG De'Anthony Melton

SF Tobias Harris

PF Robert Covington

C Joel Embiid

PG Anthony Black

SG Jalen Suggs

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: J. Embiid (35)

APG: T. Maxey (6.7)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.7)

PPG: P. Banchero (21.2)

APG: P. Banchero (4.5)

Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (7.6)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (3rd season)