Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 12/8/2024 Preview and Pick

Game: Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Location: Kia Center in Orlando, FL

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

Kia Center is the location where the Orlando Magic (16-8) will try to defeat the Phoenix Suns (12-9) on Sunday.

The Suns stepped onto the hardwood against the Pelicans and took a loss by a final of 126-124 in their last contest. In relation to personal fouls, the Suns ended up with 15 and the Pelicans totaled 24 personal fouls. They converted 14 out of their 36 shots from long range. New Orleans finished shooting 72.0% when shooting free throws by converting 18 of their 25 attempts. Additionally, New Orleans totaled 44 rebounds (12 offensive, 32 defensive) and earned 3 blocked shots. New Orleans distributed 23 dimes and had 13 steals in this contest. When it comes to the defense, Phoenix allowed the other team to go 49.5% from the field on 47 of 95 shooting. They also dished out 32 dimes for the contest as well as forcing the opposition into 13 turnovers and earning 10 steals. In relation to hauling in rebounds, they earned 46 with 10 of them being on the offensive end. When they shot from the free throw line, the Suns made 21 of 26 attempts for a percentage of 80.8%. Phoenix ended the game with a 50.6% FG percentage (43 of 85) and made 17 of 45 shots from downtown.

Devin Booker is one player who was a major contributor for the matchup. Booker shot 30.0% from the floor and also earned 2 assists. He was on the hardwood for 37 minutes and also totaled 4 rebounds. He recorded 28 points on 6 out of 20 shooting.

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Phoenix heads into this matchup with a record of 12-9 on the year. They are averaging 113.2 pts per game (15th in the NBA) while connecting on 46.9% from the floor. The Suns are hitting 37.5% on shots from downtown (314 of 838) and 78.0% from the charity stripe. As a team, Phoenix is collecting 43.6 rebounds per game and has accumulated 564 assists on the campaign, which ranks 20th in the NBA in terms of passing the ball. They lose possession by turning the ball over 14.0 times per contest and as a unit they are committing 18.0 personal fouls per game.

On the defensive end, the Suns are forcing their opponents into 12.8 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 19.9 fouls. They give up 36.2% from beyond the arc and they are ranked 18th in basketball in PPG allowed (113.5). The Suns are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 46.5% (874 of 1,881) and they relinquish 44.1 boards per game as a squad. They are ranked 11th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 556 surrendered for the campaign.

The last time they took the court, the Magic took home the win by a final score of 106-102 when they faced the 76ers. The Magic pulled down 26 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive rebounds totaling 42 in this game. They gave up possession 14 times, while getting 13 steals for the contest. The 76ers committed 19 personal fouls for the matchup which got the Magic to the charity stripe for 21 tries. They were able to make 16 of those for a rate of 76.2%. When it comes to three-point shots, Orlando made 8 of 29 attempts (27.6%). When the final whistle blew, the Magic walked away from this one shooting 41 for 84 from the field which gave them a percentage of 48.8%. The Magic allowed the 76ers to convert 40 of 82 attempts from the field which left them with a shooting percentage of 48.8% in this game. They shot 36.7% from beyond the arc by going 11 of 30 and finished the game at 11 of 19 at the charity stripe (57.9%). When talking about cleaning up the glass, Orlando allowed Philadelphia to get 35 in total (10 on the offensive glass).

Franz Wagner ended up being a factor for the Magic in this matchup. He made 12 out of 23 in the game giving him a rate of 52.2%, and earned 7 rebounds. Wagner earned 35 points in his 36 mins on the court and totaled 2 assists in the game.

Orlando has a mark of 16-8 this year. The Magic have committed 20.0 fouls every game and they go 79.0% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 24.5 times per game (22nd in basketball) and they are giving up possession 14.9 times per contest. Orlando has earned 2,589 points for the year (107.9 per contest) and they average 42.2 boards per game. On the offensive side of the court, the Magic are shooting 45.2% from the floor, which is 22nd in basketball.

The Magic are ranked 1st in the league in points given up per game with 103.0. They have forced 16.9 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 45.7% from the field (8th in basketball). The Orlando defense gives up 36.5% from downtown (286 of 784) and opponents are making 75.7% of their shots from the charity stripe. They surrender 22.9 assists and 41.0 total rebounds per game, which has them ranked 2nd and 2nd in the league.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Orlando

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