Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-127) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (+106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won four straight games. The 76ers are 2-9 on the season and have lost two in a row.

This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 212 points.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +1.5

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-90 in favor of the 76ers.
• Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will Philadelphia Be The Talk of Kia Center?

The 76ers fell to 2-9 on the season after a 114-106 home loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 220, just over the pre-game line of 218.5.

After taking control in the 2nd quarter, holding Cleveland to 17 points, the 76ers struggled in the 3rd, allowing a 10-0 run that put them behind 69-55. Philadelphia battled back to within four points heading into the 4th quarter but couldn’t close the gap, as the Cavaliers outscored them 32-28 in the final period.

Jared McCain led the 76ers with 34 points and 10 assists in their 114-106 loss to the Cavaliers, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Kelly Oubre added 20 points, and Caleb Martin contributed 18, shooting 61.5% from the field.

Philadelphia connected on 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from deep, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.6%. McCain scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Reggie Jackson added 8 of his 13 points in the 2nd.

Defensively, the 76ers had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Cavaliers to just 17 points, but they gave up 31 points in the 1st and over 30 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 114-106 loss. Cleveland shot 49% from the field.

Philadelphia struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing the Cavaliers to hit 16 threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers sent Cleveland to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Does Orlando Have What it Takes at Home?

Orlando improved to 7-6 this season with a 94-90 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. The Magic were favored by 1 point and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 184 fell well short of the O/U line of 224.

Orlando’s defense was key, as they held the Pacers to 18 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. A 10-0 run helped the Magic take control, and they finished strong by outscoring Indiana 26-18 in the final period.

In their win over the Pacers, the Magic managed just 94 points, shooting 40% from the field. They hit 13 threes at a 34.2% clip.

Franz Wagner led the way with 29 points and 6 assists, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Goga Bitadze added 12 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the floor.

The Magic’s defense was strong against the Pacers, holding them to just 90 points on 38% shooting. Orlando clamped down in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing only 18 points in each.

From beyond the arc, the Magic limited the Pacers to 10 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Indiana to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Orlando grabbed 37 rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 10 blocks.