Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Phoenix Suns (16-15) welcome the Orlando Magic (19-12) to Footprint Center Sunday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Magic vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; teams went 1-1 last season

The Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 133-119 Friday, failing to cover as 15.5-point home favorites. They are 11-19-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and just 1-7 ATS over their last 8 games, losing 5 of those 8 outright. Phoenix has been the 2nd-worst home-covering team in the NBA at 5-12. It is led by F Kevin Durant, who is averaging 29.8 points per game (PPG).

Orlando is tied as the 5th-best road-covering team in the NBA at 9-6. It is coming off a 2-game homestand, beating the New York Knicks 117-108 on Friday, covering as 1-point underdogs. They are 4-1 ATS over their last 5 and 21-10 ATS on the season. Orlando is led in scoring by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 21.5 PPG.

Magic at Suns odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +188 (bet $100 to win $188) | Suns -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +6 (-110) | Suns -6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Suns key injuries

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) questionable
G Markelle Fultz (knee) quesitonable
G Gary Harris (calf) questionable
F Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) questionable

Suns

G Josh Okogie (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 115, Magic 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The Magic should be able to keep things close, but the Suns are just a little too talented to take Orlando to win outright on the road.

Against the spread

BET MAGIC +6 (-110).

The Magic have been too consistent this season to not back here. The Suns are 1-7 ATS over their last 8 and have struggled. Phoenix returned G Bradley Beal against the Hornets, but he has struggled to find a rhythm. The Suns are 0-2 ATS in the last few weeks when Beal has played over 30 minutes. He should get that type of time Sunday.

Orlando has one of the best defenses in the league and has been solid for bettors on the road. Six Magic players average double figures with 4 at 13 points or more. They have a variety of options unlike the Suns. Orlando is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 road games.

Considering the recent and season-long trends, back MAGIC +6 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).

The Magic rank 3rd in defensive rating with the Suns 20th. Orlando is 15-16 O/U and has gone Under in 4 of its last 5 games, allowing 112 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

The Suns are 18-13 O/U on the season, but have gone Under in 4 of their last 6 and in 7 of their last 11. They may have some growing pains figuring out how to incorporate Beal into the offense as well, especially against a top-tier defense.

With neither team ranking top 10 in pace and the Suns actually sitting 27th, expect a slow-tempo game as well. Back UNDER 230.5 (-110).

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