The Philadelphia 76ers (20-15) and Orlando Magic (21-17) will face off in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSFL.
The Sixers are 3-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (76ers -3), with the over/under set at 227 total points. Philadelphia is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Orlando is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 9.
76ers vs Magic Prediction, Picks
- 76ers vs Magic pick: 76ers -3 (-110)
My Magic vs. 76ers best bet is on Philadelphia to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Magic Odds for Friday, Jan. 9
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | -155 |
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | +130 |
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic NBA Preview
I'm on the 76ers -3 versus Orlando. I just don't trust the Magic until Franz Wagner comes back.
This a recipe for disaster for Orlando, removing primary ball handlers who make things go, which is what we call "oil guys," as things tend to run through them.
That's what happens when you don't have him, and it really pertains to the Magic and how they play offense. Without Franz, and especially without Jalen Suggs, they look terrible.
So, I'm going to go with the 76ers.
Joel Embiid has been playing well, so if he comes back, I like that addition. If he doesn't, I think Tyrese Maxey can carry the boys.
I'm backing Philly -3.
76ers vs Magic Best Bet
- 76ers -3 (-110)
Magic vs 76ers Betting Trends
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