Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 6, 2024 

For the third time this season, the Orlando Magic face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic won the first two meetings, including Wednesday's nailbiting game at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers are still coping without Joel Embiid, who remains out with a left knee injury.

Franz Wagner led Orlando with 35 points, seven rebounds and two assists in their 106-102 win. Jalen Suggs added 17 points and six assists, while Jonathan Isaac scored 14 points off the bench. The Magic also beat the Sixers 98-86 on Nov. 15 with Embiid playing in just his second game of the season.

Jared McCain had 24 points and seven rebounds for Philly, who was without Paul George. He sat out the second game of a back-to-back but is expected to play on Friday night as the Sixers are looking to win just their sixth game of the season.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Details and Odds

The Magic-76ers game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. EST tip-off at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It will be televised locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida in Orlando and NBC Sports in Philadelphia.

Fans can also watch the game via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Magic (-247) vs. 76ers (+202)

Spread: Magic -5.5 (+105) vs. 76ers +5.5 (-143)

Total (O/U): Magic o209.5 (-110) vs. 76ers u209.5 (-110)

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips

Franz Wagner has an over/under of 27.5 points, which is higher than his season average of 24.2 points per game. However, Wagner has scored 28 points or more in three of his last four games. He's favored to go under, but take the risk and bet on him to score at least 28 points.

Jalen Suggs is favored to score less than 15.5 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. Suggs is averaging 15.3 ppg this season and has gone over 15.5 twice in his last five games. Side with the odds and place your money on him scoring under 15.5.

Paul George has only played in 10 games this season and is averaging 15.9 ppg. George has an over/under of 17.5 and is favored to score less than that. He's coming off a 29-point performance, but he's also not playing like he's used to. Go with the odds and bet on him to go under.

Tyrese Maxey is favored to score less than 23.5 points against the Orlando Magic. Maxey is averaging 24.9 ppg this season but has scored 24 points or more twice in his last five games. He's probably due for a big game, so take the risk and place your money on him to go berserk on Friday.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

Both teams don't have their best player for Friday's game, but the Orlando Magic are playing much better undermanned. Franz Wagner is playing like an All-Star, while the Philadelphia 76ers couldn't find their rhythm with the constant injuries.

The prediction is a win for the Magic, with the Sixers covering the spread and the total going over 209.5 points.