Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets Point Spread Pick

Orlando Magic (34-46 SU, 46-33-1 ATS) vs. Brooklyn Nets (44-36 SU, 41-38-1 ATS)

When: Friday, April 7th, 7:30 PM (ET)

Where: Barclays Center, NY, Brooklyn

TV: YES

Point Spread: Orl +12/Bkn -12 (Why lay -110 when you only have to lay -105 at BAS?)

Total: OFF

Money Line: Orlando Magic +505/-736

Notable Injuries

Magic

• Gary Harris (Out) Adductor
• Markelle Fultz (Out) Knee
• Jonathan Isaac (Out) Injury Management
• Wendell Carter Jr. (Out) Hip
• Franz Wagner (Out) Ankle
• Paolo Banchero (Out) Back

Nets

• Ben Simmons (Out) Back/Knee
• Dorian Finney-Smith (Probable) Wrist

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Orlando is 34-46 overall. When taking to the road, Orlando has a mark of 14-25 and a win percentage of 36%. Currently, the team is 13th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 46-33-1 vs. the spread. Orlando travels to take on the Nets, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.

Orlando most recently lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 118-94. The team high 22 points from Jalen Suggs was not enough to come away with the win. The Magic were 5-point favorites going into the game.

Heading into the game, Brooklyn is 44-36 overall. When playing at home, Brooklyn has a mark of 22-17 and a win percentage of 56%. Currently, the team is 6th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 41-38-1 vs the spread. In Brooklyn’s last 5 games, the Nets have a straight-up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 5-5 and 4-6 ATS.

The Nets came away with a win in their last matchup against the Pistons, achieving a 123-108 victory as 11-point favorites. Mikal Bridges led the Nets with a impressive performance, scoring 26 points on a shooting percentage of 38.5%. In addition to the win, the Nets also covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent game between the two teams, the Nets picked up a 109-102 win over the Magic. However, heading into the game, Brooklyn was favored to win by 11.5 points, giving the Magic and ATS victory. So far, the two teams have split their season series, with each team at 1-1. When looking at how these teams have performed vs. the spread in recent matchups, the Magic have an ATS mark of 4-1. Yet, the Nets have averaged more points per game in these contests, at 114 compared to Brooklyn at 108. A combined average of 222 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 2-3.

Analysis

Coming into the game, Orlando’s offense is ranked just 26th in scoring at 111.8 points per game. This has come while being the 15th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Magic are averaging 99.2 possessions per contest. Orlando has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 24th in 3-point shooting percentage at 34.8%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 30.8 attempts per contest. On defense, the Magic are allowing an average of 112.23 points per game, placing them 20th in the league. So far, teams have shot 36.62% on their looks from outside vs. Orlando. This figure places them 27th in 3-point shooting defense.

It’s worth mentioning that the Magic will be without their top two scorers, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, for today’s game. This season, Wagner has been their leading scorer with 18.8 points per game, and Banchero has been averaging 20.0 points per game.

This season, the Nets’ offense is averaging 113.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Brooklyn has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.7 possessions per game. Brooklyn’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.1% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 33.7 3-point shots per game, placing them 13th in the NBA. On defense, the Nets are allowing an average of 112.12 points per game, placing them 18th in the league. So far, they have done a good job defending the 3-point arc, as teams are hitting just 34.46% of their looks from deep.

Mikal Bridges is the top scorer for Brooklyn, averaging 20.4 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 47.1%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Spencer Dinwiddie, with an average of 17.5 points per game.

Betting Trends

• The Magic are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
• The Magic are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
• The Nets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight Friday games.
• The Nets are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Orlando had been competing until last night, when they got blown out at home by a Cavaliers team that was without it’s top six players. The writing is on the wall; the Magic aren’t going to win anymore games. On the flip side, the Nets are motivated to lock up a playoff spot. I’m predicting a Nets blowout cover tonight! Question: Do you live bet sports? Most online sportsbooks have clunky, crappy live wagering platforms with low limits and they take too damn long to process bets! We highly recommend checking out the live betting offered at Bovada Sportsbook! You’ll love it! They give you a 50% real cash bonus up to $250 and rebates on ALL your bets too! Click here to check’em out!