At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-312) will host the Magic (+249) in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia is favored by 7.5 points.

Orlando is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 5th in the East. The 76ers have won six straight and are 7th in the conference.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic +7.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, April 12th.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 17 threes.

Can the Magic Pull the Upset on the Road?

In their last game, the Magic were favored by 1.5 points but lost to the Bucks by a score of 117-99. The O/U line for that game was 213.5 points.

Orlando is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-34. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-19 and 9-7 against teams in their division.

This season, the Magic have an ATS record of 50-30, including going 23-17 ATS on the road. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games and are 18-25 as the underdog.

As the underdog, Orlando has gone 18-25 straight-up and 25-18 ATS. Today, they are getting 7.5 points on the spread.

The Magic’s O/U record for the season is 37-43, and their games have averaged 218.9 points per game. The O/U line for today’s game is 212.5, and their last two games have gone over the posted line.

When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 25th in the league at 110.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.2 points per game.

Orlando has been below the NBA scoring average in 65% of their games this season. Currently, they are 26th in pace at 96.6 possessions per game.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Magic are 14th in the league at 47%. They are also 12th in two-point shooting at 54%.

For the season, Orlando is sitting 3rd in terms of points allowed per game (108.5). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. Orlando’s defense is currently forcing 13.8 turnovers per game, which is 24th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 13th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.1 rejections per game.

Do the 76ers Stand a Chance at Home?

In terms of their ATS record, the 76ers have covered the spread in eight straight games and are 47-32 ATS for the season. They are 25-16 ATS on the road and 22-16 ATS at home.

As the favorite, the 76ers have a record of 36-13 and are favored by 7.5 points today. They have been favored in 49 of their 80 games this season and have a scoring differential of +8 points per game as the favorite.

Philly’s O/U record for the season is 41-39, and their last two games have gone over the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 226.4 points, and today’s line is set at 212.5.

Philadelphia’s last game was a 120-102 win over the Pistons. They easily covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites. The combined scoring in that game was 222 points, and the O/U line was 221.5.

The win over Detroit improved the 76ers’ record to 45-35 for the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 7th place and are 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Philly has won six straight games.

At home, the 76ers are averaging 115.4 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.6 points per game. Philadelphia is 19th in pace at 97.2 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. From three-point range, they are hitting 36% of their shots, which is 19th in the NBA.

So far this season, Philadelphia has made the most free throws per game in the league at 19.5. When it comes to assists, they are 24th in the NBA at 24.9 per game.

Not only do the 76ers’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 9th in the league in points allowed. Philadelphia has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 26th in the league over their last three games at 108 PPG allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.5% from downtown.