The Orlando Magic'(21-16) visit the'Miami Heat'(21-16) on Friday night. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Magic vs. Heat'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Heat lead 1-0
The Magic had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 113-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves while failing to cover as 5.5-point home underdogs. C Mortiz Wagner led 4 Magic players scoring in double figures with a game-high 21 points with 8 rebounds. Orlando shot 36.2% from the field.
The Heat fell 128-120 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday while failing to cover as 4.5-point home underdogs. C Bam Adebayo'scored a team-high 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds as all 5' Miami starters, scored in double figures while the team shot 46.1% from the field.