Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Preview – 4/12/2024

Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Overview

• Date: April 12, 2024
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center
• Spread: Orlando Magic 8 (-110), Philadelphia 76ers -8 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 211.5
• Moneyline: Orlando Magic 270, Philadelphia 76ers -320

Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Orlando Magic - 26%
• Philadelphia 76ers - 74%

Projected Win %:

• Orlando Magic - 16%
• Philadelphia 76ers - 84%

Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview

The Orlando Magic (46-34) will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (45-35) in an exciting Friday night NBA matchup with postseason seeding on the line for both teams. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center, the home arena of the 76ers.

Coming into this game, the 76ers hold a slight advantage with their 45-35 record compared to the Magic's 46-34. The 76ers, being the home team, are also considered the favorites in this matchup. The current spread favors the 76ers by 8.0 points, indicating that they are expected to win by a significant margin.

In terms of recent performance, the 76ers seem to be in a better position. They have won their last six consecutive games, which certainly boosts their confidence heading into this matchup. On the other hand, the Magic have lost their last two games, which may have an impact on their morale and gameplay.

The betting odds reflect the 76ers' favoritism in this game. The Moneyline for the 76ers stands at -305, implying a 73% chance of winning. In contrast, the Moneyline for the Magic is at +255, indicating a 27% chance of victory. These odds suggest that the 76ers are heavily favored to come out on top.

Interestingly, one popular betting market for this game revolves around Joel Embiid's points. Bettors seem to be focusing on whether Embiid will score over or under 31.5 points in this matchup. The initial prop total opened at Over 29.5 points (-120) but has since moved to 31.5 points (-115), indicating a strong interest from sharp bettors.

Overall, the 76ers enter this game as the more favorable team, both in terms of their recent winning streak and the betting odds. However, the Magic will be looking to break their losing streak and prove themselves as worthy opponents. It will be an intriguing matchup to watch as the two teams battle it out on the court.

Final Score Prediction: Orlando Magic 107.5 vs Philadelphia 76ers 119.38

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