The Orlando Magic are on the road at the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the National Basketball Association slate for Friday. Orlando sits at 23-21 on the season, which is 8th in the Eastern Conference. Orlando lost their last game, which was a blowout at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Magic vs Grizzlies Picks
Our betting predictions be the Orlando Magic -5 and the UNDER 214.5.
- Pick: Orlando Magic -5
For the Grizzlies they are 17-27 on the season. Memphis is 13th in the Western Conference, but have won back to back games. The most recent win for the Grizzlies came on the road at Miami on Wednesday. Let’s get to our Magic vs Grizzlies best bets:
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies Information
Before our Magic vs Grizzlies best bets, some information on both teams for one of the NBA games on Friday:
- Who: Orlando Magic (23-21) @ Memphis Grizzlies (17-27)
- Where: FedEx Forum; Memphis, TN
- When: Friday January 26th, 2024; 7:00 pm CST
- Watch On: BSSE
- Previous Meeting: The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 113-108 on March 28th, 2023.
Recent Scores for Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Orlando Magic Last 5:
- Monday January 15th, 2024: 98-94 win at New York Knicks
- Wednesday January 17th, 2024: 106-104 loss at Atlanta Hawks
- Friday January 19th, 2024: 124-109 loss to Philadelphia 76ers
- Sunday January 21st, 2024: 105-87 win over Miami Heat
- Monday January 22nd, 2024: 126-99 loss to Cleveland Cavaliers
Memphis Grizzlies Last 5:
- Monday January 15th, 2024: 116-107 win over Golden State Warriors
- Thursday January 18th, 2024: 118-103 loss at Minnesota Timberwolves
- Saturday January 20th, 2024: 125-96 loss at Chicago Bulls
- Monday January 22nd, 2024: 108-100 win at Toronto Raptors
- Wednesday January 25th, 2024: 105-96 win at Miami Heat
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies Analysis
The Orlando Magic have been off since Monday, and will look to get back on track. The Magic have fallen to 25th in the league in point scored, and are dead last in three point shots made on the season. Defensively, in their last two losses, they are allowing 125 points per game.
The Magic are led in scoring by Paolo Banchero. He is scoring more than 22 points per game. Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony are next for Orlando. Wagner is up to 20.7 per game, while Anthony is at 13 points and 3.2 assists per game.
The Orlando Magic will come home after this game and host the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. After that, Orlando will take to the road for a long road trip. The road trip will make stops in Dallas, San Antonio, Minnesota, Detroit and Miami.
Scoring just 107.8 points per game, the Memphis Grizzlies are dead last in all of the league in offense. Memphis is making just 43.9% of their shots on the season. The Grizzlies are missing their two top scorers in Desmond Bane and Ja Morant. That leaves Jaren Jackson Jr to lead the charge. He is scoring 21.6 points per game.
In the recent win over Miami, Vince Williams Jr led the way with 25 points. GG Jackson scored 17 and Jaren Jackson added 15. Marcus Smart, Derrick Rose and Luke Kennard also joined Bane and Morant being out for the game.
The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road in their next game at the Indiana Pacers. After that, Memphis will remain at home for three games. They will welcome the Kings, Cavaliers and Warriors to town. That leads to a February 4th affair in Boston.
Odds Breakdown for Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Updated NBA Odds for our Magic vs Grizzlies best bets:
- Spread: Orlando Magic -5, Memphis Grizzlies +5
- Total: 214.5
- Moneyline: Orlando Magic -205, Memphis Grizzlies +170
Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick and Prediction
When we go to make our final prediction for this game, we like the athleticism and the ability of Orlando to beat the Grizzlies, despite being on the road. The Magic grab a win here, as the Grizzlies struggle to score. Our final score prediction for this game is the Orlando Magic 110-110 over the Memphis Grizzlies.
That gives our betting predictions to be the Orlando Magic -5 and the UNDER 214.5. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your National Basketball Association betting!
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