Magic Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives against Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 12, 2024 in Miami, Florida.
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After consecutive first-round exits, the Orlando Magic aim for a deeper run in the 2026 NBA playoff picture.

Magic Playoff Chances

The Magicโ€™s playoff odds are -375, giving them an implied probability of 78.95% to notch a postseason berth.

Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southeast Division:

  • Magic: -375
  • Hawks: -200
  • Heat: -160
  • Hornets: +500
  • Wizards: +3000

Magic Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Magic wouldnโ€™t be in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They trail the final play-in spot by 0.5 games.

Hereโ€™s the current East bracket:

Last Time the Magic Made the Playoffs

The Magic made the playoffs in 2025 before falling to the Boston Celtics during the opening round.

Orlando hasnโ€™t won a playoff series since 2010.

Magic Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 18
  • Championships: 0

NBA Playoffs Odds

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.