Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

At 7:30 ET, the 76ers (5-14) will host the Magic (15-8) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are favored by 3 points and have a moneyline of -156.

Orlando is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia is 14th. The 76ers have won two straight games and will look to pull off the upset at home.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +3

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-94 in favor of the 76ers.
• Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can Orlando Pull Off a Road Win?

The Magic dropped to 15-8 on the season after a 121-106 road loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Orlando entered the game as +5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 227 points exceeded the pre-game line of 215.

New York went on an 11-0 run early, turning a 14-8 deficit into a 19-14 lead. The Knicks dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Orlando 35-24 in each. The Magic finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 31-15, but it was too late to mount a comeback.

In their 121-106 loss to the Knicks, the Magic shot just 43.7% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 30 points and 6 assists, shooting 45.5% from the floor.

Moritz Wagner contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Jalen Suggs added 14 points, with 6 coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Magic’s defense struggled through the first three quarters, giving up 36 points in the 1st and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd, before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 15 points. Overall, they gave up 121 points on 50% shooting from the field.

Orlando had a tough time defending the three, as the Knicks hit 15 threes at a 42% clip. New York also went 20/20 from the free-throw line. The Magic allowed 5 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Can the Philadelphia Offense Score Enough at Home?

The 76ers improved to 5-14 on the season with a 110-104 win over the Hornets on Tuesday. Philadelphia, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the six-point victory. The game’s total points of 214.5 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 210.5.

Philadelphia jumped out to a 32-20 lead after the 1st quarter. Though the Hornets outscored them 24-23 in the 2nd and the teams tied at 25 in the 3rd, the 76ers entered the 4th with an 80-69 lead. Charlotte made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 35-30, but the 76ers held on for the win.

Paul George knocked down 6 threes at a 66.7% clip, finishing with 29 points and 8 assists in the 76ers’ win over the Hornets. He was especially effective in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively. Tyrese Maxey added 21 points, 13 of which came in the final period.

Jared McCain contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. The 76ers made 16 threes as a team, shooting 40% from beyond the arc and 46.3% overall. Kelly Oubre chipped in 9 of his 14 points in the opening quarter.

The 76ers put together a strong defensive effort through the first three quarters, allowing just 69 points before giving up 35 in the 4th. Still, they held the Hornets to 104 points on 44% shooting.

Philadelphia struggled to defend the three, with Charlotte hitting 13 threes at a 38% clip. The 76ers also sent the Hornets to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. Defensively, the 76ers recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.