Orlando Magic (23-22) vs Phoenix Suns (26-19)
Game Info: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +2 -- Over/Under: 231 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Phoenix Suns look for a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. The Orlando Magic need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic prediction.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently beat the Bulls and Mavericks while losing to the Pacers. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.8 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 28.8 points and 5.7 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 28.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Kevin Durant ranks 4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.5%) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (28.2) this season.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic are coming off losses to the Cavs and Grizzlies. The Orlando Magic are averaging 111.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.6 points and 4.9 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Jalen Suggs ranks T16th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.9).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (34.0%).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (24.7).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (68.9%).
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic prediction
This line is a bit soft because Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic are questionale so check the injury report before betting. With that said, I want little to do with the Magic and their consistent struggles. The Magic have lost 4 of their last 5 games, and them finding consistent offense most nights is tough. Beal or no Beal, a combination of Durant and Booker should be able to get the job done in this spot. Again, the Magic are having major offensive issues right now. I'll lay the bucket with the Suns on the road.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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