San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic (12-21) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Spurs (10-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Friday, December 23, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSSW

The San Antonio Spurs visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Spurs vs Magic Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Spurs are 13-18 against the spread, while the Magic are 18-13 against the spread.


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Spurs vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
San Antonio Spurs+6.5 -110O 227.5 -110+200
Orlando Magic -6.5 -110U 227.5 -110-250

Magic vs Spurs Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Magic will win Friday‘s game with 66.8% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Spurs will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Spurs and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 away games (+18.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 away games (+12.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 away games (+10.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 away games (+9.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 1Q Spread in 24 of their last 39 away games (+8.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+19.15 Units / 236% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.68 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+13.35 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 79 games (+12.03 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 53 games (+10.15 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Spurs have gone 13-18 (-6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI).

  • 10-21 against the Moneyline (+5.15 Units / 16.38% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.4% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.4% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 18-13 (+3.7 Units / 10.19% ROI).

  • 12-21 against the Moneyline (+10.7 Units / 31.15% ROI)
  • 17-16 against the Over for game total points (-0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI)
  • 16-17 against the Under for game total points (-2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-24.00 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 75 games (-23.69 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 75 games (-18.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 82 games (-16.69 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 83 games (-16.45 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 27 of their last 81 games (-28.21 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 83 games (-23.92 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 56 games (-20.39 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-17.64 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 81 games (-17.24 Units / -19% ROI)

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San Antonio Spurs: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The San Antonio Spurs are 10-42 (.192) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The Golden State Warriors have averaged 44.9 rebounds per game (4,263 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-highest among NBA teams.

The Spurs are 3-33 (.083) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Spurs are 9-33 (.214) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Spurs are 5-20 (.200) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the San Antonio Spurs

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

Injury Report: Magic vs. SpursFriday‘s Game, Dec. 23

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against San Antonio.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Gary Harris (Magic): Harris is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against San Antonio.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs hasn’t played since Nov. 25 and no timetable for his return has been announced.
  • Jakob Poeltl (Spurs): Poeltl is available for Thursday’s (Dec 22) game against New Orleans.
  • Romeo Langford (Spurs): Langford is available for Thursday’s (Dec 22) game against New Orleans.
  • Keldon Johnson (Spurs): Johnson is out for Thursday’s (Dec. 22) game against New Orleans.
  • Blake Wesley (Spurs): Wesley is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.

San Antonio Spurs Offensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (2,185 assists/ 964 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Spurs have averaged 28.6 assists per game (1,314 assists/46 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.2

The Spurs have averaged 52.9 points in the paint per game (5,026 points/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.2

The Spurs have averaged 16.9 turnovers per game (220 turnovers/13 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

San Antonio Spurs Defensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (465 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Spurs have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (831 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Spurs have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (220 blocks/46 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Spurs have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (430 blocks/85 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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