Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25
At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 4 points and have a moneyline of -172. The over/under line for the game is 220.5.
San Antonio has lost four straight games and is currently 13th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Orlando is 8th in the East and has a record of 36-40. The game will be played at the Frost Bank Center and can be seen on FDSS.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Orlando Magic -4
This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.
WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-91 in favor of the Magic.
- Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.3% and knocking down 12 threes.
Are the Magic Ready for a Win at San Antonio?
Orlando’s playoff hopes took a hit on Monday as they fell to the Clippers 96-87, dropping their record to 36-40. The Magic were +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, while the game’s total of 183 points fell well short of the 211.5 O/U line.
Orlando started strong, leading 28-22 after the 1st quarter and going on a 10-0 run to take the lead at one point. However, the Clippers outscored them in each of the final three quarters, including a decisive 27-21 edge in the 4th.
In their 96-87 loss to the Clippers, the Magic shot just 39.5% from the field and hit only 7 threes, connecting at a 26.9% rate from beyond the arc. Paolo Banchero led the way with 26 points, 11 of which came in the 1st quarter, though he shot just 34.8% overall.
Franz Wagner added 21 points, scoring 6 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was perfect from the field, hitting 3 threes and finishing with 11 points.
Even with a strong defensive performance, the Magic couldn’t secure the win against the Clippers, despite holding them to just 96 points. Orlando allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. The Clippers shot 43% from the field.
Orlando’s defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, limiting the Clippers to 8 threes on 25% shooting. The Magic also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Will San Antonio Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
The Spurs fell to 31-43 on the season after a 148-106 loss to the Warriors on Sunday. San Antonio, who were +11.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread, losing by 42 points. The total score of 254 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 22.5 points.
Golden State took control early, leading 44-27 after the 1st quarter. San Antonio tried to fight back with an 11-0 run, but the Warriors responded and extended their lead to 111-73 going into the 4th quarter, where they outscored the Spurs 37-33.
In their 148-106 loss to the Warriors, the Spurs shot 47.6% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 38.1% clip. Keldon Johnson led the way with 19 points, scoring 7 in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.
Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, with 6 points coming in the 1st and 4th quarters. Malaki Branham added 13 points, all of which came in the final period.
Defensively, the Spurs struggled against the Warriors, giving up 148 points on 57% shooting. San Antonio allowed 44 points in the 1st quarter and 43 in the 3rd, while holding Golden State to 24 points in the 2nd.
The Warriors hit 21 threes at a 47% clip. San Antonio sent Golden State to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Spurs had 27 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.