The
Memphis Grizzlies (36-19) and
Orlando Magic (28-29) meet Friday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze
BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the
Magic vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert
NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Memphis was dominated 127-113 by the Indiana Pacers Thursday while failing to cover as a 1-point favorite as the Under (250) hit. The Grizzlies allowed the Pacers to shoot 50.5% from the field while also fouling the Pacers 20 times, leading to 18 Indiana free throws. Memphis’ last 4 losses have all been by double digits. Orlando won 114-108 over the Atlanta Hawks Thursday while covering as a 1-point favorite as the Under (222.5) cashed. F
Paolo Banchero scored a team-high 36 points with 5 assists while F
Franz Wagner added 25 points and 5 assists. Provided by
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Prediction
PASS. This is a battle of different styles as Memphis is an offensive juggernaut while Orlando has a stifling defense. I slightly lean toward the Magic, but they are not worth the risk of betting on -160 favorites when Memphis has won 7 of the last 10 meetings. Pass and bet on the spread and/or total instead.
BET GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-110) . Memphis has covered the spread in 3 of its last 5 road games and is 35-20 ATS while the Magic are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and 26-30-1 ATS this season. The Grizzlies are also 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games against the Magic in Orlando. Memphis’ offense averages a league-best 123.1 points per game, while Orlando averages a league-worst 104.2 PPG. Orlando’s defense is great, but that offensive gap is too wide for the Magic to cover here.
LEAN UNDER 225.5 (-110) . The Under has hit in Orlando’s last 3 games and is 35-22 for the Magic this season. For Memphis, the Under is 3-1 in its last 4 games. Orlando holds teams to just 105.5 PPG while also being the worst offense, making the Under the safer bet here. This is a lean because the Over is 33-20-2 for the Grizzlies this season.
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