Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

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.

Magic at Nets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Nets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +2.5 (-110) | Nets -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Magic at Nets key injuries

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (finger) out
G Markelle Fultz (knee) out
F Jonathan Isaac (ankle) questionable

Nets

G Ben Simmons (back) out
G Lonnie Walker (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nets 116, Magic 114

Moneyline

TAKE NETS (-140).

The Magic are 5-4 straight up away from home, so they haven't faired as well on the road this season. They lost by 20 to the Nets the first time around, which was at Barclays as well. Brooklyn has won 3 of its last 4 home games, and those include wins over the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors.

The Nets had more turnovers and fewer free-throw attempts in the first battle and should be able to replicate their success at home. The Magic are also down three key players, which could be too much to overcome. Take NETS (-140).

Against the spread

PASS.

The Magic have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, so pass here. They should be able to make it a close battle.

Over/Under

BET OVER 225.5 (-115).

The Nets are 5-3 O/U in their last 8 games and have scored 115 or more in 3 straight. They put up 124 points on the Magic the first time around, and Orlando will be without a key big man in Carter Jr., which could suggest they struggle to keep Brooklyn off the offensive glass.

The Magic, who have performed well defensively this season, are 10-9 O/U but are 7-1 O/U in their last 8 games. Take OVER 225.5 (-105).

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