The Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic game will be played at Footprint Center on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET. The Suns are currently 5th in the Western Conference with a 9-4 record. They most recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 99-83.
Meanwhile, the Magic sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference with an 8-6 record and are coming off a 98-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns lead their all-time regular-season matchup, winning 41 of the 69 games played in the series.
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The Suns average 111.9 points per game, ranking 17th in the NBA, while allowing 112.7 points, placing them 14th in defensive efficiency. They rank 11th in rebounding with 44.4 boards per game but struggle defensively, giving up 46.0 rebounds per contest (25th). The Suns are among the top shooting teams from beyond the arc, making 14.9 three-pointers per game (8th in the NBA) with a 36.5% shooting rate (13th).
The Magic rank near the bottom in scoring, averaging just 106.7 points per game, but they excel defensively, allowing only 102.4 points, the second-best mark in the league. They grab 43.5 rebounds per game (17th) and allow 42.1 (7th). Orlando struggles with three-point shooting, ranking 25th in attempts (11.9 per game) and last in percentage (30.6%).
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Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic: Odds And Best Bets
The betting odds for the upcoming Suns vs. Magic game favor Orlando, reflecting their strong form and Phoenix’s injury issues. The Magic are -3.5 (-108) on the point spread, while the Suns are +3.5 (-112). On the moneyline, Orlando is -162, and Phoenix +136. The total points line is set at 211, with both the over and under priced at -110. These odds suggest Orlando is the favorite, given Phoenix’s missing key players like Durant and Beal.
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Picking Orlando to win seems solid for the best bets, considering their form and Phoenix’s injury struggles. The under on total points (211) is also a good option, with Orlando’s strong defense likely to slow the game down. Devin Booker scoring over 27.5 points (-120) is a strong choice for player props, as he will carry a heavier scoring load without Durant and Beal. On the flip side, betting on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to score under 9.5 points (-125) makes sense, given his recent inefficiency and the tough Magic defense.
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic: Head To Head Stats
In the last ten encounters between the Suns and Magic, both teams have alternated victories. During the 2023-24 season, the Suns won 112-107 against the Magic on December 31, 2023, but then lost 98-113 to the Magic on January 28, 2024. In the previous 2022-23 season, the Suns claimed a 116-113 victory over Orlando on March 16, 2023, after suffering a 97-114 loss on November 11, 2022. The 2021-22 season was more favorable to the Suns, with wins over the Magic both on February 12 (132-105) and March 8 (102-99).
Looking back further to the 2020-21 season, the Suns won their home game against the Magic 109-90 on February 14, 2021, but lost a close one 111-112 on March 24, 2021. In the 2019-20 season, the Suns won 98-94 against Orlando on January 10, 2020, but suffered a 114-128 defeat on December 4, 2019. Over this stretch of games, the Suns hold an overall record of 6 wins to 4 losses against the Magic.
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