Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
At 6:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-116) will host the Phoenix Suns (-103) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 211 points.
Orlando is favored by 1 point and enters the game with a 16-9 record, which is good for 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Phoenix is 12-10 and currently sits in 8th place in the Western Conference. The Suns have lost two straight games.
PHOENIX SUNS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Phoenix Suns +1
This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:30 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-78 in favor of the Suns.
- Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will Phoenix Shock Everyone at Kia Center?
The Suns fell to 12-10 on the season after a 121-111 road loss to the Heat on Saturday. Phoenix entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 10 points. The total score of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 223.5 by 8.5 points.
Miami took control with a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 60-57 to 69-60. Phoenix led 58-53 at halftime but was outscored 34-24 in the 3rd quarter and 34-29 in the 4th.
In their 121-111 loss to the Heat, the Suns shot 43.9% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 39% rate. Royce O’Neale led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency from deep.
Devin Booker added 21 points, despite shooting just 37.5% from the floor. Grayson Allen also hit 5 threes, finishing with 16 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter.
The Suns gave up 121 points to the Heat, who shot 52% from the field. Phoenix allowed 34 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, contributing to their loss.
From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns sent Miami to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, Phoenix recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.
Can the Magic Deliver Being Favored at Home?
The Magic fell to 16-9 on the season after a 102-94 road loss to the 76ers on Friday. Orlando entered the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 196 points came in well under the pre-game total of 209.
After leading 27-25 after the 1st quarter, Orlando struggled in the 2nd, scoring just 14 points while the 76ers went on a 12-0 run. The Magic trailed 71-59 going into the 4th but managed to outscore the 76ers 35-31 in the final period.
In their 102-94 loss to the 76ers, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 42.3% from the field and 28.3% from three-point range. Despite the shooting woes, they connected on 13 threes in the game.
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 30 points, including 15 in the opening quarter. Jalen Suggs added 22 points, with 15 coming in the 4th quarter.
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t hold off the 76ers, giving up 31 points in the 4th quarter to lose 102-94. Orlando limited Philadelphia to 25 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and just 21 in the 3rd.
The Magic were particularly effective at defending the three, holding the 76ers to 26% shooting with only 7 made threes. Orlando also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.