The Orlando Magic (4-0) are 3-point underdogs as they look to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Amway Center. The game airs at 6:30 PM ET on NBA TV. The matchup has an over/under set at 217 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | -3 | -110 | -110 | 217 | -110 | -110 |
Head to Head
Philadelphia has a 6-4 record in the last 10 head-to-head matchups against Orlando. The Magic hold a 2-1 advantage against the spread when taking on the 76ers.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2020 | 76ers | 76ers | -5 | 222 | -212 | 174 | Regular Season | 108-101 PHI |
| 12/27/2019 | 76ers | Magic | -3.5 | 210 | -166 | 139 | Regular Season | 98-97 ORL |
| 11/13/2019 | Magic | Magic | -2.5 | 207.5 | -140 | 117 | Regular Season | 112-97 ORL |
| 3/25/2019 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 119-98 ORL |
| 3/5/2019 | – | 76ers | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 114-106 PHI |
| 11/14/2018 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 111-106 ORL |
| 10/20/2018 | – | 76ers | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 116-115 PHI |
| 3/22/2018 | – | Magic | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 118-98 PHI |
| 2/24/2018 | – | 76ers | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 116-105 PHI |
| 11/25/2017 | – | 76ers | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 130-111 PHI |
76ers Betting Information
- Philadelphia struggled against the spread, going 30-42-4 last year.
- The 76ers struggled to cover, going just 18-24-1 ATS when favored by at least 3 points.
- In 40 of 76 (52.6%) contests last season, Philadelphia and its opponents hit the over.
Magic Betting Information
- Orlando covered the spread in less than half of its outings, going 35-41-2 ATS.
- When they play as at least 3-point underdogs, the Magic have a record ATS of 14-10.
- Orlando and its opponents hit the over in more than half of their games last season — 41 of 78 (52.6%).
Over/Under Analysis
- In 50.6% of their games last season (39 of 77 chances), the 76ers and their opponents combined to score more than this matchup’s point total of 217 points.
- In 36 of 78 games (46.2%) last season, Orlando and its opponents combined to score more than 217 points.
- Opponents of these two teams averaged a combined 217.4 points per game last season, 0.4 more than the over/under for this matchup.
- The average point total in 76ers games last year was 1.8 more points than the over/under of 217 in this matchup.
- The average point total for the Magic last year was 0.9 points lower than this game’s over/under.
76ers Leaders
- Joel Embiid was solid last season with 23.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
- Ben Simmons racked up 8.0 assists per game.
- Seth Curry connected on 2.3 threes per game a season ago.
- Simmons collected 2.1 per game. Embiid averaged 1.3 blocks a game.
Magic Leaders
- Nikola Vucevic put up 19.6 points per game last season and pulled down 10.8 rebounds a contest.
- Markelle Fultz racked up 5.1 assists per game.
- Terrence Ross had a strong showing from beyond the arc a season ago. He hit 2.6 shots from deep per game.
- Jonathan Isaac racked up 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
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