The Orlando Magic (42-31) will try to snap their three-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies (24-49) on Saturday night. Orlando won five straight games earlier this month, but it has fallen three straight times at home. Memphis has lost six of its last seven games, including a 136-124 setback against the Lakers on Wednesday. The Magic are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Grizzlies are in 13th place in the Western Conference and have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Kia Center in Orlando. Orlando is the 13-point favorite in the latest Magic vs. Grizzlies odds, per SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 205.5 points. Before entering any Grizzlies vs. Magic picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Orlando vs. Memphis. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Magic:
- Magic vs. Grizzlies spread: Magic -13
- Magic vs. Grizzlies over/under: 205.5 points
- Magic vs. Grizzlies money line: Magic -874, Grizzlies +588
- Magic vs. Grizzlies picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Magic can cover
Orlando has dropped three straight games, but it has still won 13 of its last 19 games and is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic continue to take care of business, winning 26 of their 31 games as favorites this season. Meanwhile, Memphis has lost six of its last seven games, with five of those setbacks coming by double digits.
Paolo Banchero scored 23 points for Orlando in a narrow loss to the Clippers on Friday, sparking a second-half surge that came up just short. The Magic are expected to have Markelle Fultz back on the court after sitting out due to injury maintenance on Friday, while Gary Harris returned after missing two games with a plantar fascia strain. The Grizzlies are dealing with a plethora of injuries, including Ja Morant, Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane. See which team to pick here.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
Memphis picked up a win as a 6.5-point road underdog at San Antonio last week, as power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Power forward Santi Aldama posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 5 of 10 from the floor. The Grizzlies have lost their two games since then, but they put up 124 points against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Memphis has won five straight meetings between these teams, covering the spread in four of those contests. The Grizzlies also have a respectable 21-16 ATS record on the road this year and they are 18-13 ATS as road underdogs. See which team to pick here.
How to make Magic vs. Grizzlies picks
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