The Brooklyn Nets (1-10) and Orlando Magic (6-6) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Magic are 13,5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Magic -13.5), with the over/under set at 223.5 total points. Orlando is a -900 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +600 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Friday, November 14.
My Nets vs Magic Prediction
- Nets vs Magic pick: Desmond Bane Over 25.5 Points + Assists (-115)
My Magic vs Nets best bet is on Desmond Bane over 25.5 points + assists, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Magic Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13.5 -110 | 223.5 -110 / -110 | +600 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13.5 -110 | 223.5 -110 / -110 | -900 |
Nets vs Magic NBA Preview
The Magic take on the Nets on Friday night in the group stage of the NBA Cup.
Orlando will be without a key player in Paolo Banchero, who suffered a groin injury against the Knicks a few days ago.
This type of situation has traditionally opened up more usage and opportunity for Franz Wagner.
However, I expect this to work similarly for Desmond Bane.
Bane sees significant upticks in not only his points per 100 possessions, but also assists per 100 possessions and his overall usage without Banchero on the floor.
This aligns with the eye test, as it has seemed that Bane has struggled to fully acclimate himself to the game plan along two other high-usage, ball-dominant players.
Nets vs Magic Prediction, Betting Analysis
Bane often found success during his time in Memphis when one of Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr. were on the bench and he could spread his wings a bit more.
Knowing that Banchero will be off the floor, I expect the Magic to try and stagger Bane and Franz more to ensure that at least one is on the floor at all times.
This line is high for Bane this season. However, there’s plenty of opportunity for him to get rolling tonight against a very poor Nets team.
Pick: Desmond Bane Over 25.5 Points + Assists (-115)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this contest.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Magic vs Nets betting prediction is on Desmond Bane over 25.5 points + assists.
Magic vs Nets Betting Trends
