Philadelphia 76ers @ Orlando Magic - Prediction, Preview, and Odds
When: Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at 6:00pm E.T.
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, FL.
How: NBA League Pass.
Spread: Sixers -11.5.
Total: 223.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Sixers Spotlight
The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to bounce-back after getting blown out on their home-court by the Nets. Offensively on the road, the Sixers rank 18th in points per game, 7th in field goal percentage, and 7th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Sixers rank 5th in points allowed, 10th in field goal percentage, 7th in 3-point shooting, and 11th in rebounding.
Magic Spotlight
The Orlando Magic continues to feel good, reeling off their third victory in their last five games. Offensively at home, the Magic rank 29th in points per game, 28th in field goal percentage, and 30th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Magic rank 22nd in points allowed, 22nd in field goal percentage, 29th in 3-point shooting, and 26th in rebounding.
Final Say
Orlando comes into this one on fire, going 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, and it’s easy to say they’ve been playing their best basketball on the season. However, they’ll be facing a better and hotter Sixers squad that has been money on the road going 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games versus a team with a record below .400, and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games versus team with a SU losing record. They also aren’t to be reckoned with after getting blown out at home as the Sixers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games following a double-digit home loss. The Sixers have also enjoyed their Sundays, going 5-0 ATS in their last five games on a Sunday. Orlando has been hot, but they haven’t fared well at home versus Eastern opponents this season going just 5-14 ATS, while the Sixers sport a 12-8 ATS record versus Eastern opponents on the road this season. Philadelphia has been good at bouncing-back after losses, and I don’t expect that to change against an Orlando squad that is mediocre at best.
Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -11.5
