Fresh off reaching the 40-win mark for the first time since the 2010-11 season, the Philadelphia 76ers will look to add another one to the win column on the road against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. OVERs have been the story in this series, evidenced by nine of the last 11 games between the 76ers and Magic going above the closing total.
Sportsbook opened the Magic as 7.5-point home underdogs with a total of 212.5.
- The total has gone OVER in eight of the 76ers’ last nine games as road favorites.
- The 76ers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite of 7.5 or less.
- The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against the Magic.
Philly stands 8 1/2 games clear of ninth-place Detroit with only 12 contests remaining, so the postseason is in sight for the Sixers. In light of a 119-105 triumph over Memphis on Wednesday, the 76ers only need two more wins to clinch a .500 season for the first time since 2004-05. All-star Joel Embiid will play in tonight’s tilt despite sitting out for the majority of the second half of back-to-backs this season.
Orlando is 1-2 SU on its seven-game homestand, and Tuesday’s 93-86 loss to Toronto was its 14th in 17 contests. The Magic haven’t reached the 89-point mark in five of their past eight games, including a season-low 72 against San Antonio on March 13. Magic small forward Jonathon Simmons is listed as doubtful with a wrist injury after sitting out of the loss to Toronto.
Philadelphia has been doing a great job of beating lesser teams lately. In the Sixers’ past 10 against teams with losing records, they’re 10-0 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Philadelphia 76ers opened this morning as 7.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 214 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
OddsShark prediction models pick the 76ers to win this game 112-97. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 38-30-2 versus the spread this season, while the Orlando Magic are 34-36-1 ATS. Philadelphia is 35-35 against the points scored total betting line, while Orlando is 30-41 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Orlando vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 4-rated 76ers taking on the No. 22-rated Magic in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Orlando's No. 26-rated NBA squad against Philadelphia's No. 1-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Orlando rates No. 17 in the league with 10.45 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 12 with 10.76 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The 76ers got 15 points from JJ Redick as Philadelphia ran past Memphis 119-105 on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center.
Orlando got 17 points from Shelvin Mack but lost anyway 93-86 against the Raptors on Tuesday at Amway Center.
- Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
- Orlando is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 9 games
- Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Orlando is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Minnesota, Saturday, March 24
Orlando home to Phoenix, Saturday, March 24
