NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Heat
The Orlando Magic face the Miami Heat in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Don’t Write Off Magic For This Contest
The Magic are more than capable of staying close to the Heat so there’s a strong case for betting the underdogs against the spread here. Take the -108 for the +3.5 that is available.
Magic Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H
Orlando Magic beat Washington Wizards in their previous game, making it six straight victories. It was a 136-131 (OT) home win at Kia Center. Jalen Suggs dropped 28 points, as Tristan da Silva finished with 26 and Desmond Bane 22.
Miami Heat won their last game 112-105, making it seven victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Kaseya Center against Milwaukee Bucks. Offensively, Pelle Larsson led the way, scoring 28, while Bam Adebayo added 21 and Kasparas Jakucionis 18.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between the Magic and the Heat saw the former win. It was a 133-124 scoreline at Kaseya Center. The Magic have won four on the spin against the Heat. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.
Magic
37
28
0.569
115.6
114
1.6
22-12
15-16
8-5
23-19
8-2
6W
Heat
38
29
0.567
120.5
116.5
4
23-11
15-18
7-5
22-18
8-2
7W
Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games
The Magic have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.5 points, 45.7 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.6 points and 42.9 rebounds per contest.
Desmond Bane is averaging 24.9 points, with Tristan da Silva making 2.5 (49.0%) 3-pointers per game. Paolo Banchero averages 9.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
Miami Heat – Last 10 Games
The Heat have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 124.6 points, 48.5 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.9 points and 42.2 rebounds.
Bam Adebayo is averaging 28.0 points and 9.4 rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. 4.7 assists and Tyler Herro 2.5 (44.6%) 3-pointers.
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
With Magic being given a line of +3.5 to overcome in this NBA game, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the opportunity to get -108 for this outcome.
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.
Key Magic vs Heat stats:
The +3.5 line has been covered by Magic in 6 consecutive games.The +3.5 line has been covered by Magic in 8 of their last 10 games.The +3.5 line has been covered by Magic in 15 of their last 20 games.The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 4 consecutive games against Magic.Magic +3.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Desmond Bane (Magic) has recorded an average of 28 points in the past 5 games on the road. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -116.
Latest Desmond Bane Player Prop Odds
Tristan da Silva (Magic) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 3 straight road games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -135 available.
Latest Tristan da Silva Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Magic to enjoy a 116-114 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.
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Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Think Heat Likeliest to Win
With a 63% chance of securing victory, Miami Heat are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -167. Orlando Magic are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +140.
The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 235.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Under 235.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the top NBA sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Get Most Points
Paolo Banchero is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -119 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -109 that he goes Under.
Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Tyler Herro (Heat)
Bam Adebayo (Heat)
Desmond Bane (Magic)
Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Tyler Herro (Heat)
Player Rebounds
Bam Adebayo (Heat)
Kel’el Ware (Heat)
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
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Kaseya Center
Can Heat Make It Another Home Victory?
The Heat have secured seven straight wins at Kaseya Center. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 124.40 points on average and giving up 111.00.
The Magic have strung together four consecutive road wins. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 113.70 points on average and giving up 108.60.
The most recent Kaseya Center meeting saw the Magic claim a 133-124 win over the Heat. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Kaseya Center, the Heat have posted eight victories, while the Magic have managed two.
Miami Heat Home Stats
8-2
235.40
124.40
111.00
4
6
Orlando Magic Away Stats
6-4
222.30
113.70
108.60
1
9
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Orlando Magic Stats
Miami Heat Stats
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
+3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
-3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 227.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 235.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.50 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.70 pts and allowed 108.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 239.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 235.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 124.60 pts and allowed 114.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 124.40 pts and allowed 111.00 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 23.00 (77.97%)
Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 34.80
Assists: 27.80
Blocks: 3.90
Steals: 8.30
Turnovers : 12.00
Personal Fouls: 20.50
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 17.00 (79.44%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 34.20
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 5.10
Steals: 9.00
Turnovers : 12.30
Personal Fouls: 20.00
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 23.40 (80.69%)
Rebounds: Total 48.5, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 35.00
Assists: 29.10
Blocks: 4.90
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 12.90
Personal Fouls: 18.30
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 23.80 (79.6%)
Rebounds: Total 49.5, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 35.80
Assists: 29.60
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 12.60
Personal Fouls: 19.90
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones
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