Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 08, 2022, 6:33 PM
  • The Suns (49-10) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Magic (13-47)
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSAZ

The Phoenix Suns visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

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

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 34-30 against the spread, while the Magic are 29-36 against the spread.

The Suns vs Magic Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.


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Suns vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns-6.5 -110O 220.5 -110-275
Orlando Magic +6.5 -110U 220.5 -110220

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone:

  • 34-30 against the Spread (+1 Units / 1.42% ROI)
  • 51-13 against the Moneyline (+23.75 Units / 9.47% ROI)
  • 33-31 against the Over for game total points (-1.15 Units / -1.63% ROI)
  • 31-33 against the Under for game total points (-5.3 Units / -7.53% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the Moneyline in 50 of their last 60 games (+29.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 60 games (+19.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 51 games (+16.42 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 27 away games (+9.18 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 1Q Spread in 18 of their last 27 away games (+9.04 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 64 games (-13.16 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 63 games (-11.37 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 26 away games (-10.76 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 33 games (-9.81 Units / -27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone:

  • 29-36 against the Spread (-10.55 Units / -14.77% ROI)
  • 16-49 against the Moneyline (-7.7 Units / -11.51% ROI)
  • 33-31 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -1.54% ROI)
  • 31-33 against the Under for game total points (-5.3 Units / -7.41% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games at home (+7.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 53 games (+4.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+2.46 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the Moneyline in 12 of their last 50 games (-15.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 2Q Spread in 8 of their last 29 games at home (-14.84 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the Spread in 9 of their last 29 games at home (-12.95 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 63 games (-12.35 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 64 games (-10.90 Units / -16% ROI)

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

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .508

The Suns are 20-3 (.870) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Suns are 35-2 (.946) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .726

The Suns were 29-8 (.784) when they win the turnover margin last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

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

The Magic are 7-30 (.189) when they lose the turnover margin this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Magic were 3-16 (.158) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .512

The Magic are 6-21 (.222) when grabbing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .502

The Magic were 7-27 (.206) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

Injury Report: Magic vs. Suns - Tuesday's Game, Mar. 08

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac is making progress with his rehab but is still without a timetable to return, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic.
  • Bol Bol (Magic): Bol is having surgery on his foot and will be sidelined 8-12 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs is questionable for Tuesday's (Mar. 8) game against Phoenix.
  • Dario Saric (Suns): The Suns announced that Sario has a torn ACL in his right knee.
  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson is out for Tuesday's (Mar. 8) game against Orlando.
  • Frank Kaminsky (Suns): Kaminsky had surgery on his right knee and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, according to Kellan Olson arizonasports.com.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): The Suns placed Booker in the league's health and safety protocols.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): The Suns announced that Paul has a thumb fracture and will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks.

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 0.57 points per possession (8,300 points/15,190 possessions) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54

The Suns had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,939 assists/ 864 TOs) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Suns have averaged 0.54 points per possession (4,839 points/9,461 possessions) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

The Suns are shooting 48% (4,946/10,198) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 48.4 points per game (2,226 points/46 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.4

The Magic have averaged 49.8 points per game (5,874 points/118 games) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55.7

The Magic shot 43% (2,754/6,423) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have averaged 1.08 points per shot (2,226 points/2,059 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.22

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,546 rebounds/43 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Suns have 371 steals this season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (180 blocks/43 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (249 blocks/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic averaged 6.9 steals per game (496 steals/72 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (314 steals/46 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (438 steals/64 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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