Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction 1/12/25 NBA Picks
Orlando Magic (22-18) vs Philadelphia 76ers (15-21)
Game Info: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -1.5 -- Over/Under: 206 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Pelicans, beat the Wizards, and they play the Thunder, Knicks, and Pacers next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 48 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.7 points and 5.9 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Timberwolves and Bucks, and they play the Bucks, Celtics, and Nuggets next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29.8 points and 5.2 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 23 games at Kia Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 15 of their last 17 games at Kia Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last eight Sunday road games.
- The Magic have lost five of their last six games at Kia Center.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the 76ers' last four games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Goga Bitadze ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.6) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only nine players in the league to have scored 50+ points in a game this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
- Caleb Martin ranks 25th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.1).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.6).
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.0).
- The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to have issues with constant lineup changes, and we're seeing Embiid on the injury report again. The Orlando Magic are as banged up as any team in the league, but they did just get Paolo Banchero back and that's a massive boost. The Magic took the Bucks down to the wire which is a good loss given their injury situation. The 76ers just lost at home to the Pelicans as 7.5-point favorites. The Pelicans are the worst team in the West and have just three road wins. Just a brutal loss for the 76ers and a reminder of how difficult it is to trust them night to night. At home, where the Magic have seen 13 of their 22 wins come and the return of Paolo, I'll lay the bucket with the Magic.
Randy’s Pick Orlando Magic -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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