76ers vs. Magic: Betting Odds, Game Notes & Prediction

Plan on tuning in to watch the 76ers and the Magic battle it out? Here is all of the betting information you need!

Going into Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic, the shorthanded Sixers were coming off of a loss against the Charlotte Hornets. Considering the Magic were getting healthier, and the Sixers were set to miss multiple key starters, Orlando was viewed as the favorites going into Friday’s game.

As we learned this week, the shorthanded Sixers aren’t a team that should be doubted. With the temporary starting backcourt of Shake Milton and De’Anthony Melton currently thriving, the Sixers have found ways to squeak out wins despite missing a handful of their key contributors.

On Friday night, the Sixers jumped above .500 for the second time this season by downing the Magic 107-99. Now, the Sixers and the Magic will meet once again on Sunday evening for the second matchup between the two teams at the Amway Center this weekend.

The recent trend of the Sixers battling shorthanded will continue. Meanwhile, Orlando could get more reinforcements back in the mix, which could offer the Magic a boost as they look to get payback over the 76ers on Sunday night.

Key Game Notes

  • 76ers are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games
  • The total has gone under in seven of the Sixers’ last ten games
  • Sixers are 7-2 against the spread in their last nine games vs. Orlando
  • Magic are 2-4 against the spread in their last six games
  • The total has gone under in six of Orlando’s last eight games
  • Sixers are 4-4 on the road this season
  • Magic are 4-6 at home this season

Injury Report

76ers 

Joel Embiid - OUT

James Harden - OUT

Tyrese Maxey - OUT

Jaden Springer - OUT

Matisse Thybulle - OUT

Magic

Cole Anthony - OUT

Jonathan Isaac - OUT

Wendell Carter - OUT

Markelle Fultz - OUT

Kevon Harris - QUESTIONABLE

Chuma Okeke - OUT

Jalen Suggs - OUT

Terrence Ross - PROBABLE

Game Odds

Spread: Magic -2.5

Moneyline: PHI +105, ORL -125

Total O/U: 213.5

*All Odds are Provided by SI Sportsbook

Prediction

Spread: Sixers +2.5

Moneyline: PHI +105

Total O/U: OVER 213.5


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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA