Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic NBA Picks & Predictions 3/22/2018

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Amway Center

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The Philadelphia 76ers head to Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday, March 22, 2018. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 5 point favorites.

The 76ers come into this game with an overall record of 39-30. They are 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They currently have a point differential of 2.5 as they are averaging 108.1 points per game while giving up 105.6 per contest. The Magic have an overall record of 21-50. They currently are 4th in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 104.4 points per game and surrendering 109.1, good for a point differential of -4.7.

Valuable Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 37-31-1 against the spread

The Philadelphia 76ers are 34-35-0 against the over/under

Important Orlando Magic Betting Trends

The Orlando Magic are 34-36-1 against the spread

The Orlando Magic are 30-41-0 against the over/under

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

01/15/18 PG Markelle Fultz Shoulder is out indefinitely

Key Orlando Magic Injuries

11/30/17 G Terrence Ross Knee is out indefinitely
03/20/18 F Jonathon Simmons Wrist is "?" Thursday vs Philadelphia
03/09/18 G Evan Fournier Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Joel Embiid comes into this game averaging 23.6 points per contest while playing 31.3 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 11.2 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is 76%. Ben Simmons averages 16.2 points per contest in 34.5 minutes per game this year. He averages 7.9 assists per game and 7.8 rebounds per contest for Philadelphia. His field goal percentage is 54% for the season while his free throw percentage is 57%.

Player Spotlight

Jonathon Simmons has scored 13.9 points per contest while playing 29.4 minutes per game this season for the Magic. He hauls in 3.5 rebounds per contest and has 2.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 77%. Nikola Vucevic averages 17.1 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 30.2 minutes per game. He also brings in 9 rebounds per game and 3.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

Philadelphia averages 108.1 points per contest this year, which is 10th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 2.46 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 11th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 11th in the NBA. They average 46.8 boards per contest and 26 assists per game, which ranks them 1st and 3rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 1st with 17 per game. The 76ers allow 105.6 points per contest which is 13th in the NBA. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 2nd and 2nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 41.9 rebounds a game which ranks 5th, and they allow 21.4 assists per game which puts them in 5th place in the league. They force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 12th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Orlando is 19th in the NBA with 104.4 points per contest this season. They are 15th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -4.7. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 19th in the league. They are 26th in the NBA in rebounding with 41.1 boards per contest and 11th in assists per game with 23.3. The Magic are 11th in turnovers per contest with 14.8. The Magic give up 109.1 points per game, which ranks them 24th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 26th and 19th in those defensive statistics. They rank 24th with 24.3 dimes allowed per game and 27th with 45.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Magic are 15th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The 76ers are 14th in the league in defensive rating with 106.2, and their offensive rating of 108.6 is ranked 26th. They are 6th in the NBA in pace with 98.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 8th. As a unit they are 10th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA. Philadelphia is 1st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 29th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Orlando is 11th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 10th in the NBA. The Magic are 25th in the league in defensive rating with 110.9, and their offensive rating of 106.1 is ranked 8th. They are 12th in the NBA in pace with 98.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 15th. As a unit they are 17th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 14th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's 76ers/Magic NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Philadelphia -5

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