Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the 76ers and Magic. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Magic at Kia Center in Orlando, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 225 points, and the Magic are the home favorites against the 76ers in a Eastern conference matchup.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +3

This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 27th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-108 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with Tyrese Maxey points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 14 threes.

Is a Road Win Possible for the 76ers?

Heading into their matchup with the Magic, the 76ers have an overall record of 20-9 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In Eastern Conference play, the 76ers are 15-7 and are 5-2 in non-conference games.

Currently, Philadelphia holds an above .500 ATS record of 21-8 so far this year. The 76ers are currently on a two game ATS win streak when they are the favorite, and they hold a 3-3 record against the spread as underdogs.

Compared to their season average of 122 points per game, the 76ers struggled in their previous game. Against the Heat, the 76ers scored 113 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.6%. Joel Embiid is leading the team in scoring at 35 points per contest. Tyrese Maxey has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 25.9 going into the game.

At present, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 6, allowing 111.2 points per game.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the 76ers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.4% while allowing 34.3% from downtown.

Can Orlando Pull Off a Home Win?

With an overall record of 18-11, the Magic are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Southeast division. They have won their last two games and are looking to continue that streak.

Presently, Orlando boasts an ATS record of 20-9, which is above .500 against the spread. Currently, the Magic are on a two game ATS win streak when they are underdogs, and they are 9-2 vs. the spread as favorites.

Orlando is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 127 points versus the Wizards. This output is higher than their season-average of 113.6 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Paolo Banchero who comes into today’s matchup averaging 21.3. Franz Wagner also heads into the game with a PPG average of 20.5.

So far, the Magic defense is giving up 110.7 points per contest, which has them sitting 5 in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in 10 straight matchups.

Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 36.8% from three-point territory.