The Orlando Magic'(22-19) host the'Philadelphia 76ers'(26-13) on Friday night. Tip from Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the 76ers vs. Magic'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0 with a 112-92 win in Orlando on Dec. 27
Philadelphia has won 3 games in a row after knocking off the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday to cover as 1.5-point home favorites. C Joel Embiid'led all scorers with 41 points while dishing out 10 assists. G Tyrese Maxey'added 25 and F Tobias Harris scored 24 as the 76ers shot 56.6% from the field, including 48.4% from 3, in the win.
The Magic fell 106-104 against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday while covering as 4.5-point road underdogs. F Paolo Banchero'scored a game-high 26 points'while C'Goga Bitadze had a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds). Six Magic players scored in double figures as the team shot 44.3% from the field in the loss.