Suns vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Suns are -1.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSFL | AZFS

The Phoenix Suns visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

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

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 16-27 against the spread, while the Magic are 28-17 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns-1.5 -105O 227.5 -110-120
Orlando Magic +1.5 -115U 227.5 -110+100

Magic vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Sunday‘s game with 54.6% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Suns and Magic, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Magic vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 53.8% confidence.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 83 games (+28.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 56 of their last 85 games (+23.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 56 games (+22.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 75 games (+19.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 42 away games (+16.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 77 games (+14.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 58 games (+14.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 73 games (+13.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+11.35 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.15 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 16-27 (-13.9 Units / -27.91% ROI).

  • 26-19 against the Moneyline (-6.35 Units / -5.79% ROI)
  • 23-22 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -2.42% ROI)
  • 22-23 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -6.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 28-17 (+9.4 Units / 19.05% ROI).

  • 23-22 against the Moneyline (+5 Units / 7.78% ROI)
  • 20-24 against the Over for game total points (-6.4 Units / -12.93% ROI)
  • 24-20 against the Under for game total points (+2 Units / 4.04% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 73 games (-20.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 27 games (-18.10 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 77 games (-14.30 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 31 games (-13.10 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 31 games at home (-12.40 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 83 games (-37.35 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 85 games (-34.10 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 72 games (-32.60 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 72 games (-27.40 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 26 of their last 72 games (-22.60 Units / -28% ROI)

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Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Suns are 10-4 (.714) when they win the turnover margin this season — T-3rd-best in the NBA. The Magic have averaged 14.7 turnovers per game this season — T-5th-highest in the NBA.

The Suns were 28-17 (.622) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Suns were 1-12 (.077) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

The Suns were 16-4 (.800) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Magic are undefeated (10-0) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .775

The Magic were 13-21 (.382) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Magic were 13-19 (.406) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Magic were 18-4 (.818) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

Injury Report: Magic vs. SunsSunday‘s Game, Jan. 28

  • Jonathan Isaac (Orlando Magic): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Orlando Magic): Finger, Game Time Decision
  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns): Back, Out
  • Damion Lee (Phoenix Suns): Knee, Out

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 11.6 fast break points per game (1,467 points/127 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Suns averaged 5.1 fast break points per game (422 points/82 games) in the second half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

The Suns have 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (515 assists/ 315 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic are shooting 34% from three (481/1,413) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Magic have 26.4 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.0

The Magic have a 31% free throw rate (1,189 free throw attempts/3,881 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns blocked 432 shots last season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Suns have blocked 266 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (698 blocks/127 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 7.6 steals per game (967 steals/127 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Magic have 967 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Magic have 364 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Magic have averaged 8.0 steals per game (522 steals/65 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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