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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Sunday will feature an intriguing matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic.

This Eastern Conference matchup is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, January 12th at 6:00 PM ET and will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 

Our article will discuss our best bet for this game, as well as our favorite player prop. Additionally, we will also provide you with the current moneyline, spread, and total odds for this game, plus additional player prop odds.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic betting picks and predictions

Orlando Magic -2 (-110)

For our first best bet in the matchup between the 76ers and Magic, we will target the Magic to cover the spread. The 76ers enter this game with a record of 15-21. As it stands, Philadelphia is 11th in the Eastern Conference, just two games outside of a play-in tournament berth. 

The Sixers started the season extremely slowly but have turned things around in a big way in the last few months, putting them in a position to make a second-half surge in the standings. 

One thing that holds true is Philadelphia has had a balanced offense this season with six players averaging in double figures on a nightly basis. Leading the team in scoring is Tyrese Maxey, who averages 25.7 points per game, followed by Joel Embiid, who averages 24.4 points per game.

As for the Magic, they enter this game with a record of 22-18. They are currently sitting in fifth in the Eastern Conference and for what it is worth, they are leading the Southeast division. 

Similar to the Sixers, the Magic also have several players averaging in double figures. In fact, they have four players who average at least 10 points per game, led by Paolo Banchero, who averages 29.8 points per game. That being said, Banchero has been hurt for most of the season, having been out since October and only just returned on Friday night, where he scored 34 points.

While the Magic have a solid record this season, they are currently dealing with a ton of injuries. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is listed as a game-time decision, while Gary Harris and Jalen Suggs are listed as out. The same goes for the 76ers, who have Andre Drummond and Kyle Lowry listed as out, with Embiid listed as a game-time decision. 

Despite all these injuries, the Magic are still playing much better basketball and have been solid at home this season. Further, the Magic lead the season series with the Sixers 2-1, therefore backing the Orlando Magic -2 (-110) to cover against the Sixers will be our best bet. 

Paolo Banchero - Over 23.5 points (-110)

For our favorite player prop, we will look at Paolo Banchero to score more than his point prop of 23.5 points.

Banchero has only played six games this year, but is averaging 29.8 points per game so far. As previously stated, his return this past Friday night saw him score 34 points, therefore backing the 22-year-old to score Over 23.5 points (-110) against the Sixers be our second-best bet.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic odds

Philadelphia 76ers

+115 ML

Orlando Magic

-135 ML

Spread

Orlando Magic -2 (-110)

Total Points

O/U 206.5 (-110)

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic player props

Joel Embiid

O/U 25.5

Cole Anthony

O/U 14.5

Paolo Banchero

O/U 23.5

Goga Bitadze

O/U 9.5

Anthony Black

O/U 6.5

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

O/U 10.5

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