The Pacific division-leading Phoenix Suns (8-3) continue their four-game road trip against the southeast division cellar-dwelling Orlando Magic (3-9) in one of eight games on Friday’s NBA schedule.
The Suns swept the two-game series from the Magic last season. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. (ET) at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL. Let’s look at the best Suns vs Magic odds and predictions
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic
- Date and Time: November 11, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Venue: Amway Center
- How to watch: Bally Sports Network
Suns Performance Recap and Analysis
Phoenix is coming off an impressive 129-117 victory at Minnesota on Wednesday night to even their record at 1-1 during their four-game road trip. T
he game was a back-and-forth affair for most of the first quarter, but the Suns closed the stanza out on a 19-6 and never looked back.
The Suns shot the ball exceptionally well against the Timberwolves, posting a shooting slash line of .485/.457/.950 while knocking down 16 3-pointers.
Most Efficient Offensive Teams in the NBA
Phoenix sits tied for second place in the Western Conference at 8-3 with the Portland Trail Blazers, one game behind the Utah Jazz.
The Suns have played most of their NBA matchups in Phoenix over the first three weeks and are 2-2 on the road.
Phoenix plays at a methodical pace and is one of the most efficient offensive teams in the NBA, despite being only an average shooting team, as the Suns don’t turn over the ball a ton.
Defensively, the Suns are one of the best in the league, per NBA team stats.
Devin Booker Performance Recap
Devin Booker had a huge game as he torched the Suns for 32 points on 12 of 23, tying his season-high with five treys and doling out a season-best ten assists.
It was his fifth 30-point game of the year and ninth contest of at least 20 points.
Devin Booker has developed into one of the best guards in the league. According to NBA player stats, Booker leads the team with 27.5 points, shooting 48.9% from the field, 40% from the 3-point line, and 86.3% from the free charity stripe.
Mikal Bridges is also off to a strong start, while Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul have struggled with their shooting.
Suns Key Injuries
The Suns list four players on the injury report, with Paul being the most important, as Cameron Johnson (meniscus) is out for the foreseeable future.
Paul missed his first game of the season against the Timberwolves due to a heel injury that forced him to leave Monday’s contest early. He is considered questionable for the Suns vs. Magic game.
Suns Betting Trends
Phoenix is 7-4 against the spread though the Suns have gone 2-2 ATS in their last four outings. They are also 2-2 on the road.
The under has hit in seven of 11 games this season, but their game Timberwolves exceeded the 223.5-point total.
Phoenix was an underdog for the first time this season against Minnesota, covering by 14 points. The Suns are 6-4 ATS as the favorite.
Magic Performance Recap and Analysis
Orlando has been playing much better during its current season-high seven-game homestand, picking up its best victory of the season the last time out by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 94-87 on Wednesday night.
The Magic were terrific defensively against the Mavericks as they turned in their best performance of the campaign on that end of the floor, which allowed them to overcome 18 turnovers.
Orlando is the first team to hold the Mavs’ Luka Doncic to less than 30 points this season, as he finished with 24 points on 29 shots.
Eastern Conference
Orlando is 2-2 during the homestand and is 3-9 on the season, which is tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 3-3 at home this season.
Orlando, which has made over 49% of its shots in four straight games, is one of the best shooting teams in the league.
However, the Magic are not a good 3-point shooting team though they don’t attempt a ton of shots from beyond the arc.
Turnovers and fouling are also issues for the Magic, but they are an excellent defensive-rebounding team and hold their opponents to 46% shooting from the field.
NBA Player Stats
No. 1 overall draft pick Paola Banchero has been fantastic this season, leading rookies in most NBA player stats as he is compiling 23.5 points and 8.3 boards while shooting 46.1 percent from the field.
Franz Wagner has up his production lately and has scored at least 19 points in five straight games, which includes tossing in a team-high 22 against the Mavericks. Wendell Carter Jr. also has played pretty well.
Magic Key Injuries
Orlando has yet to have an entire squad and lists seven players on its injured list, with five already listed as out for Friday. Kevon Harris (ribs) and Banchero (ankle) are questionable for the Suns vs. Magic game after missing Wednesday’s contest.
Magic Betting Trends
Orlando is 5-6-1 against the spread, covering three of the last four contests. The Magic is 3-3 against the spread at home. They have been an underdog 11 times and are 0-1 as a favorite.
The Magic game against the Mavericks finished under the 213-point total, marking the first time the under has hit in six games. The over is 7-5-0 in the 12 contests this season, including four of the six games at the Amway Center.
Suns vs Magic Odds
The Suns vs Magic odds have yet to come out. But expect the Suns to be pretty heavy favorites and the point total to be set around 215-219 points.
So should you take the Suns or the underdog Magic? After reviewing the analysis and betting odds, it is time to make the best Suns game prediction.
Suns vs. Magic Betting Picks
Moneyline
Even though the Suns vs Magic odds have yet to be officially determined, taking the Suns is the best bet. The Suns are one of the best teams in the league, and while the Magic have played decently well, they don’t have enough firepower.
With all their injuries or good enough defensively to pull off another upset. Phoenix’s three losses have been to quality teams, Portland (twice), and Philadelphia.
NBA Pick: Suns (TBD)
Over/Under
Go with the over. The Suns have been much more efficient lately, and both teams shoot the ball well.
Also, the Magic have trouble with turnovers, and the Suns have been very good at forcing turnovers. Moreover, there have been an average of 232 points scored in the six games at the Amway Center.
NBA Pick: Over 231.5 (-110)
Spread
It is difficult to predict the spread with the Suns vs Magic odds yet to be determined.
But if the spread – depending on who plays among the injured players – is less than 10 points, lean toward the Suns. If it is double-figures.
NBA Pick: Suns +2 (-110)
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