| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-17 | 11-23 |
| Where | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN FL | |
The Orlando Magic invade the Barclays Center to do battle with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have been searching for consistency as they’ve split their last 12 games and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting beaten by the Wizards in a 120-112 road defeat last night. Jase Richardson led the team with 20 points off the bench, Desmond Bane added 15 points while Paolo Banchero chipped in with 14 points and four assists on five of 10 shooting.
As a team, the Magic shot just 46 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Wizards from the start and fell behind by 12 points at halftime. Things only got worse in the third quarter where they allowed 39 points to trail by as many as 26 points. Tyus Jones had a rough game as he shot just one of seven from the field for his three points while Wendell Carter Jr finished with just two points on one of six shooting.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to build some momentum after they snapped a three-game slide with a 127-115 win over the shorthanded Nuggets on Sunday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists on eight of 17 shooting, Noah Clowney added 22 points on six of 10 shooting while Day’Ron Sharpe chipped in with 17 points, six rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Nets shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 33 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. However, they really couldn’t get any separation until the third quarter where they exploded for 41 points to push the lead out to 22 points.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Magic have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won five of the Magic’s last seven games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games at Barclays Center following a win.
- The favorites have won each of the last 13 games between the Magic and Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Barclays Center following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last five games at Barclays Center.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Nets’ last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Magic’s last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Cameron Thomas is one of only 11 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Noah Clowney ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.2) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Paolo Banchero is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (20.7), rebounds (8.4) and assists (4.7) per game this season.
- Anthony Black ranks 4th in the league for fast break points (139) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.0).
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.6).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (28.5).
- This season, 19.1% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Magic are still missing Jalen Suggs, Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner, while the Nets have again ruled out Haywood Highsmith. These teams last met on Nov 14 and it was the Magic who won by 105-98, but that was back when the Nets were only 1-11 on the season.
The Magic have cooled off recently while the Nets have found a bit of form, so we should be in for another close contest here. The Magic are still deserved favorites on the road, but they are playing their second game of a back to back set, so I will stick with the Nets who should be well-rested as they haven’t played since Sunday.