Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction NBA Picks 7/18/24

The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets meet Thursday in summer league NBA action at the Pavilion. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets come into this game with a 2-1 record overall and they are able to pick up a win in the last game in comeback fashion against the New York Knicks. The Nets scored 35 points in the 4th quarter and that was enough for the 92-85 victory. The Nets used a balanced attack and four of the five starters scored at least 10 points. Jalen Wilson looks like he could be in line for a big second year and he paced the team putting up 27 points while hitting 5 of his 10 shots from deep. Tyrese Martin also had a strong game putting up 16 points while shooting 3 of his 4 shots from deep. 

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic come into this game with a 2-1 record but they really struggled on Wednesday. The offense scored 98 points, but the defense gave up 104 points and that led to the defeat. In the 4th quarter they were outscored 29-24 and that was the difference in the defeat. Jett Howard had a strong game putting up 21 points, three assists, and one rebound. Three of the starters scored at least 17 points. Jared Rhoden also put up 12 points but finished -5 on the game. In this game if the Magic want to find success the defense is going to need to step up and really put the pressure on. 

Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

The Nets had a big fourth quarter in the last game to find success, and they are going to continue that success here. The Magic’s defense really struggled on Wednesday, and they are going to really struggle again in this game. The Nets’ offense is going to have no issue early in this game, and the Magic aren’t going to be keeping up here. The Nets will win and cover the spread here with ease. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Nets +5.5