Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 12, 2025

The Orlando Magic will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a regular season matchup on Sunday. Both teams have dealt with injuries plaguing their star players. However, the Magic are in a better position compared to the struggling 76ers.

The Magic and the 76ers have faced each other a total of 135 times and the Magic have dominated the matchup, with 82 wins and 53 losses. However, in their latest matchup on Dec. 6, 2024, the Sixers walked away with an easy 102-94 win.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers game details and odds

The Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup will be held at the Kia Center in Orlando and is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m. EST. The game's coverage will be available on FanDuel Sports Network Florida and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Here's a look at the odds before the game:

Moneyline: Magic (-126) vs. 76ers (+108)

Spread: Magic (-2) vs. 76ers (+2)

Total (O/U): Magic -110 (u206) vs. 76ers -110 (o206)

Note: The odds are subject to change close to tip-off.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers preview

The Magic and the Sixers have faced each other three times this season and the Magic have a 2-1 lead against the visitors on Sunday. The 76ers have been dealing with a massive injury plague that has directly affected their performance this season.

The absence of Joel Embiid and Paul George in the first half of the season has led to the Sixers dropping many games, making their playoff hopes a tough goal to achieve. They have a 15-21 record and are the No. 11 seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

On the other hand, the Magic are having a decent season despite facing injury trouble themselves. They have a 22-18 record and are the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

As per ESPN, Joel Embiid is still out and will not be participating in Sunday night's matchup. This will give the Magic a lot of breathing room and freedom in the paint, which could be a lethal point of difference for the visitors.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers betting tips

Paolo Banchero is having a breakout run with the Magic this season. He is averaging 29.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists. So without Embiid to stop him in the paint, the Magic forward can do wonders for his team. He can be trusted to score at least 25 points on Sunday.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

The bookmakers have favored the Magic to win Sunday night's matchup. It is the most likely outcome as the Magic have all the tools, whether it be home-court advantage or roster depth to overwhelm the 76ers. Without Embiid against the Magic at their home grounds will be an uphill battle for the 76ers, even with Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.