Grizzlies vs. Magic Prediction & Odds
The Magic are just 13-24 on the year but they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall and have covered in seven of their last 10 contests.
Are they a sound play as a home dog on Thursday night against the Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
577 Memphis Grizzlies (-6) at 578 Orlando Magic (+6); o/u 227
7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 5, 2023
Amway Center, Orlando, FL
Grizzlies vs. Magic Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing the Grizzlies when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Memphis Grizzlies DFS Spin
Ja Morant finished Wednesday’s 131-107 blowout of the Hornets with 23 points (8-of-17 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), one rebound, eight assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 27 minutes. Memphis wasted little time putting Wednesday’s game away, which resulted in Morant getting the entire fourth quarter “off.” Fantasy managers may not be thrilled about that in the short term, but the extra rest could pay dividends. After a slow start to the season, Morant’s closing in on top 75 value in 9-cat formats, and he’s a top 50 player in 8-cat (punting turnovers). Memphis visits Orlando Thursday night, so the extra rest should benefit the electric point guard. Dillon Brooks (18/2/0/1/1 with one 3-pointer) and Desmond Bane (19/10/4/1 with two 3-pointers) saw action during the fourth quarter, but as was the case with Morant, neither hit the 30-minute mark.
Orlando Magic DFS Spin
Paolo Banchero accumulated 25 points (8-of-17 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 35 minutes during Wednesday’s 126-115 win over the Thunder. With the Magic down to nine players due to suspensions, Banchero led eight double-digit scorers to end a three-game losing streak. While he remains ranked outside the top 150 in 9-cat formats for the season, the rookie forward has been an 11th-round player over the last month. Banchero’s “low” fantasy ranking, despite his status as the early favorite for Rookie of the Year honors, shows how difficult it is for first-year players to match lofty ADP numbers. Banchero’s ADP in Yahoo leagues was 73; at this rate, he will have difficulty reaching that level. Fellow rookie Caleb Houstan was also in the starting lineup, playing 28 minutes and finishing with 11 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three 3-pointers.
Grizzlies vs. Magic NBA Betting Trends
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Orlando
Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 road games
Under is 7-1 in Grizzlies last 8 overall
Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 games playing on 0 days rest
Grizzlies vs. Magic NBA Prediction:
The Grizzlies are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games in Orlando, are 5-14 against the number in their last 19 road games and are 2-6-1 at the betting window in their last nine games versus a team with a losing record. On the other side, the Magic have covered in six of their last eight home games, are 10-3 against the number in their last 13 games overall and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: ORLANDO MAGIC +6