76ers-Magic Preview

The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The 76ers were upset 106-83 by the Heat last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. The 189 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Thaddeus Young had 19 points and four rebounds for the 76ers.
Dwight Howard dropped 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Magic over the Bulls 96-93 on Monday night.
Orlando failed to cover as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 197-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS
Orlando: 2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Utah, Tuesday, November 11
Orlando home to Washington, Saturday, November 8

 

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