Cross-Conference Showdown: Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns on New Year's Eve

Game outlook

The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns face off in a cross-conference showdown on New Year's Eve. Phoenix is the betting favorite opening at -6, and the line has remained steady. The Suns have won three of their last four encounters with the Magic, who are looking for their fourth straight victory in this matchup ATS.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Magic +190 | Suns -225

Spread: Magic +6 (-110) | Suns -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 230 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 69%.

Orlando Magic

The Magic are currently tied for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four games overall. The Orlando Magic are currently tied for fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with 19-12 (21-10 ATS) record. They are 24th in the league for adjusted offensive efficiency (113.1 points per 100 possessions), second for adjusted defensive efficiency (110.6), 29th for 3-point rate (34.4) and first for free-throw rate (31.7). Offensively, they average 43.61 rebounds per game, 47.41% of their field goals, 76.64% in free throws, 33.26% of their 3-pointers, 24.97 offensive assists and 14.10 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 47.00% field goals, 75.43% free throws, 36.40% 3-pointers, 41.13 defensive rebounds, 23.26 defensive assists and 15.23 turnovers per game. The Magic just beat the New York Knicks 117-108 as small 1-point underdogs in their split two-game homestand.