Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
In a non-conference matchup, the Orlando Magic (-132) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (+112) at Footprint Center. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points and have won five straight games. The Suns, on the other hand, have lost three in a row and are currently 5th in the Western Conference.
This game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 ET and will be televised on AZFa. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 210.5 points.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Phoenix Suns +2
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-101 in favor of the Suns.
- Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Orlando?
The Magic improved to 8-6 on the season with a 98-86 win over the 76ers on Friday. Orlando was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 184 points fell well short of the 209-point line.
Orlando overcame a 14-0 run by the 76ers, who extended their lead from 24-17 to 38-17. The Magic responded by outscoring Philadelphia 30-27 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding the 76ers to just 14 points while scoring 25 of their own.
Franz Wagner’s 31 points and 11 rebounds led the Magic to a win over the 76ers, as he hit 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Overall, the Magic shot just 29.7% from deep and 43.6% from the field.
Jalen Suggs added 19 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Wagner had 12 points in the 3rd, while Jonathan Isaac scored 7 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.
The Magic’s defense was on point against the 76ers, holding them to just 86 points on Friday. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 27 in the 3rd, but really clamped down in the 4th, allowing only 14 points. Overall, they limited the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Magic held the 76ers to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Philadelphia to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Orlando grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 6 blocks.
Will the Suns Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
After a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Suns’ record now stands at 9-5. Phoenix was +7.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.
Phoenix went on a 10-0 run early, turning a 22-14 deficit into a 24-22 lead. They led 90-86 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 34-27 in the final period, resulting in the loss.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 44 points and 7 assists in their loss to the Timberwolves, shooting 51.7% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Grayson Allen added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.
The Suns shot 54.1% from the field and 45.2% from deep, making 14 threes overall. Booker scored 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Allen added 9 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.
The Suns’ defense started strong but faltered in the final three quarters, giving up 32 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 34 in the 4th, leading to a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves. Phoenix allowed Minnesota to shoot 52% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves connected on 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Suns sent Minnesota to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 2 blocks.