Orlando Magic Riding 8-Game Win Streak Into Saturday Divisional Showdown with Brooklyn Nets

Game outlook

The Orlando Magic (13-5) host the Brooklyn Nets (9-9) in a divisional showdown on Saturday night. The Magic are riding a 2-game winning streak after their recent win over the Wizards, who they host again on Friday. Meanwhile, the Nets are coming off a home loss to the Hornets on Thursday. When these teams face off in Brooklyn earlier this month, the Nets emerged with a 124-104 win. Despite being the betting underdog, the line has opened at -2.5 and hasn't moved.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Magic +114 | Nets -135

Spread: Magic +2.5 (-110) | Nets -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 224.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Brooklyn will win straight-up is 57%.

Orlando Magic

The Magic have been on a winning streak, winning 8 games in a row and covering the spread in 9 of their previous 10 games. Francisco Wagner has an average of 20.2 PPG, Paolo Banchero an average of 19.0 PPG with 6.5 RPG, and Cole Anthony with 15.6 PPG. The Magic are aluminated offensively and defensively and are starting a mini two-game road trek on high. if you need me i will be watching this on repeat thank you @jalensuggs + @The_ColeAnthony https://t.co/VYcX0UrePh pic.twitter.com/vjtdISYpko

Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets have had a strong defensive performance in their last four games. They have improved to 7-4 at home on the season, rank #11 for offense with an average of 115.29 points per game, and #19 for defense with an average of 113.88 points per game. Their overall record is 9-9 (13-4-1 ATS). Mikal Bridges is producing, scoring an average of 21.8 PPG, and teammate Cam Thomas has returned to score an average of 26.8 PPG on 48% shooting. Cameron Johnson has increased his season average to 15.2 PPG and 5.8 RPG. Cam Thomas: Professional Scorer pic.twitter.com/ajELNXVCEI