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Orlando Magic Expected to Prevail Over Injured Phoenix Suns in Defensive Showdown - Betting Odds Shift in Favor of Magic

The Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns are scheduled to play against each other on November 18th at 9:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center. The Magic are currently third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-6, while the Suns are fifth in the Western Conference with a record of 9-5. This will be the first of two games that these teams will play against each other. Phoenix is the betting favorite opening at -1.5, but the current line now favors Orlando at -3. Stay tuned for more updates on the Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Magic -155 | Suns +135
• Spread: Magic -3 (-110) | Suns +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 211 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 57%.

Orlando vs Phoenix Stats

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic currently stand in third place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-6 record. Their recent home win over the Philadelphia 76ers was propelled by small forward Franz Wagner's impressive 31-point performance. Despite struggling offensively, averaging 106.7 points per game and ranking 28th in the league, the Magic have shown efficiency with a field goal percentage of 44.0 and a 3-point percentage of 30.6. Defensively, they have excelled, allowing only 102.4 points per game and demonstrating strength in rebounding. However, their opponents have shot at a decent level with a field goal percentage of 44.8 and a 3-point percentage of 36.2. The team's power ranking is 13, with a strong defensive ranking at #2. On the injury front, center Wendell Carter Jr is questionable with a foot injury, while small forward Paolo Banchero is out with an abdomen injury.

Phoenix Suns Analysis

The Phoenix Suns currently hold the fifth position in the Western Conference with a 9-5 record, despite facing injuries to key players. Recent performances, such as a 99-83 road loss to Oklahoma City, have highlighted the team's struggle with shooting from beyond the arc, with a shooting percentage of 24.3% from deep.

Offensively, the Suns average 112.3 points per game with shooting accuracies of 45.8% from the field, 37.0% from the 3-point line, and a free throw percentage of 77.5. However, these figures may be impacted by the injuries the team is currently dealing with.

Defensively, the Suns have been performing well, allowing 113.2 points per game while holding opponents to shooting percentages of 46.3% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc. The team's solid defense should help keep scores low, as long as they can avoid fouls.

In terms of rankings, the Suns are positioned at #18 for offense and #14 for defense. They have a power ranking of 9 and hold a 5-9 ATS overall record. The team's offensive statistics, such as field goal and free throw percentages, rank within the top 21 and 16, respectively. On defense, their statistics fall within the top 10 for field goal percentage allowed but rank lower in terms of three-point percentage. Overall, the Suns will need to continue relying on their defensive strengths while navigating through their current injury challenges.

Orlando Magic Expected to Prevail Over Injured Phoenix Suns in Defensive Showdown

The Orlando Magic are widely regarded as one of the top defensive teams in the NBA. The recent injuries to key players on the Phoenix Suns, including Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, have significantly altered the team's dynamic. Although Devin Booker may still perform well, the defensive prowess of the Magic is likely to limit his impact. In terms of offensive production, Orlando has been averaging 106.8 points over their last four games, whereas Phoenix has recorded 102.3 points in their previous three games. Given these factors, the Orlando Magic are the favored choice to win in what is essentially a toss-up situation on the road.

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