Orlando Magic Game 1 Matchup Preview
The Magic’s NBA schedule starts off against the Detroit Pistons, as both teams are clearly building toward the future.
It would be a battle of the last two first-overall picks, as Cade Cunningham will be going up against Paolo Banchero.
There will be a ton of exciting young talent on display, but the Orlando Magic odds to win this game are decently high since they have a ton of exciting young players who are willing to play hard and with pace at this point in time.
2022 Orlando Magic Schedule
The Magic begin their season facing off against:
- Detroit Pistons
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- New York Knicks
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Dallas Mavericks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Golden State Warriors
- Sacramento Kings
There are a bunch of tough games to begin their season, so it’ll be up to everyone on their team to step up, play their role well and play as a group.
The Orlando Magic odds to win a lot of games is low as it is, but it’s going to be incredibly difficult for them to get off to a good start to the season, given how tough their opponents will be.
Orlando Magic Season Props
NBA picks have the Magic over/under win total is currently sitting at 26.5. Given the amount of young talent they possess, it’s possible they hit the over on this, but it’ll depend on the health and how everyone meshes together as a group.
The New Start Paolo Banchero
All eyes will be on Paolo Banchero, as the Magic hope his NBA player stats are well-rounded for now and in the future in:
- points
- rebounds
- assist categories
The Magic are also counting on Franz Wagner to carry the momentum off his performance in the EuroBasket, as he has displayed promise as a shooter and all-around scorer.
Wendell Carter Jr. continues to thrive as a big man in this league with his ability to score, rebound, pass, hit the 3-pointer and get blocks.
Cole Anthony is also a good bet to have good all-around stats if NBA injuries pile up.
Orlando Magic 2022 Season Odds
The Orlando Magic odds to win over 25 games are iffy at best. Let’s take a look and see how realistic it is for them to be in the mix with all of the best teams in the league.
Magic 2022 NBA Title Odds
A championship is just not realistic for the Magic at this time. This isn’t the same team that had Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway leading the way, nor is it the team that Dwight Howard carried on his back and defeated LeBron James in the playoffs en route to the NBA Finals.
The teams that are expected to be in the mix for the NBA title are the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers.
Orlando Magic Playoff Odds
The Magic are highly unlikely to get to the playoffs this season. They would have to finish with a better record than:
- Brooklyn Nets
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Miami Heat
- Atlanta Hawks
- Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls
- New York Knicks
That is extremely unlikely to happen, as their NBA team stats just won’t be better than any of those teams.
Orlando Magic Southeast Division Division Odds
With the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks both in this division, it’s very hard to see how the Magic can leapfrog any of those teams.
They are almost certainly finishing at the bottom of the Southeast Division this season. But they’ll have plenty of chances to prepare well for the future.
Orlando Magic Eastern Conference Championship Odds
Coming out of the East for the Magic is extremely unlikely, as pretty much every team in the conference will be better than them.
Their head coach, Jamahl Mosley, is still learning the ropes, so it’ll take a while for this group to be considered a real threat.
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