The Orlando Magic'(46-34) square off against the Philadelphia 76ers (45-35) Friday with tip-off from Wells Fargo Center set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 2-0
The Magic dropped their 3rd straight road game with a 117-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday. F Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 6 boards and 6 assists. They are now tied with the Indiana Pacers for 5th in the conference, and the 76ers are on their heels, 1 game back in the top play-in tournament spot.
Six is a serious number as the Sixers have won 6 in a row. It should be no surprise that C Joel Embiid‘s return from knee surgery was a catalyst for the streak. He’s averaging 30 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 4.8 APG in 4 games since returning.