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The Orlando Magic (31-43) host the Brooklyn Nets (40-34) at Amway Center, starting at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Nets are only 1.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 226 points for this matchup.
How to bet Magic vs. Nets
Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Magic as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Magic have -124 odds to pick up the win, while the Nets are listed at +105 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 226 points.
Magic vs. Nets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSF
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Amway Center
Magic vs. Nets Betting Trends
The Magic are 40-31-3 against the spread this season. Orlando has been chosen as the favorite in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win seven times (43.8%) in those games. Magic games this year have hit the over 37 times in 74 opportunities (50%).
The Nets have played 74 games, with 40 wins against the spread. Brooklyn has compiled a 13-22 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 37.1% of those games). Nets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 34 times in 74 opportunities (45.9%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 67 | 20 | 6.7 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Franz Wagner | 73 | 18.7 | 4 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 51 | 15.6 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Markelle Fultz | 53 | 14 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Cole Anthony | 54 | 12.7 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Nets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | 75 | 19.4 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 72 | 17.8 | 3.4 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Cameron Johnson | 35 | 15.1 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Nicolas Claxton | 69 | 12.6 | 9.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Cameron Thomas | 50 | 10.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Magic: Patrick Beverley: Out (Trade Pending), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Injury Management), Jalen Suggs: Questionable (Concussion), Franz Wagner: Questionable (Ankle)
Nets: Ben Simmons: Out (Back/Knee), Seth Curry: Out (Personal)
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
Orlando has struggled to put up points this season, ranking fifth-worst in the league with 111.7 points per game. It has fared better defensively, ranking 17th by giving up 114.3 points per contest. The Magic are posting 114.4 points per game in home games. In road games, they are averaging 108.9 points per contest. The Magic have been putting up 117 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 111.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
While Orlando ranks in the bottom five in the NBA in treys per game with 10.7 (fifth-worst), it ranks 24th in the league with a 34.7% three-point percentage. Of the shots attempted by the Magic in 2022-23, 64.3% of them have been two-pointers (73.7% of the team’s made baskets) and 35.7% have been threes (26.3%).
What you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets
At 113.5 points scored per game and 112.7 points conceded, Brooklyn is 19th in the NBA on offense and 11th defensively. At home the Nets are putting up 113.4 points per game, 0.2 fewer points than they are averaging away (113.6). The Nets are putting up 113.4 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.1 fewer points than their average for the season (113.5).
Beyond the arc, Brooklyn is ninth in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (12.8). It is third-best in 3-point percentage at 38.2%. The Nets take 39.5% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 60.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 30.8% of the Nets’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 69.2% are 2-pointers.
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