The Brooklyn Nets (9-9) welcome the Orlando Magic (14-5) to Barclays Center Saturday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. 'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Magic vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nets lead 1-0.
The Nets lost to the Charlotte Hornets 129-128 at home Thursday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite. They are 3-4 over their last 7 straight yet are 4-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 13-4-1 ATS on the season and are 8-2-1 ATS at home. The Nets are led by G Mikal Bridges, who is averaging 21.8 points per game.
The Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday yet failed to cover as a 10.5-point home favorite. They are 15-4 ATS on the season and 8-1 ATS over their last 9. Orlando has won 9 straight games and had its last loss in its first matchup of the season with Brooklyn. The Magic are led by F Franz Wagner, who is averaging 20.7 points per game.