Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/28/2024

Game Time: 6:00 pm ET, Sunday, January 28, 2024

Venue:  Kia Center, Orlando, FL 

Where to Watch:  BSFL

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns -2.5, Magic +2.5; Over/Under:  230 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns -2.5, Magic +2.5; Over/Under:  230 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns -2.5, Magic +2.5; Over/Under:  230 points

Phoenix Suns:  26-19 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

Orlando Magic:  23-22 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  7-3 last 10

Orlando Magic:  3-7 last 10

The Suns are entering this game with a 26-19 record overall and they are 12-8 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Devin Booker led the team in points in that game with 62 while Kevin Durant was next on the team with 20 points. Kevin Durant led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Kevin Durant led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 56.7% from the field, 43.3% from 3-point range, and 88.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.5 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 16-27-2 this season and their O/U record is 23-21-1.

The Magic are entering this game with a 23-22 record overall and they are 14-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Paolo Banchero led the team in points in that game with 27 while Wendell Carter Jr. was next on the team with 20 points. Paolo Banchero led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Wendell Carter Jr. led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 46.9% from the field, 26.5% from 3-point range, and 72.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.1 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 28-17 this season and their O/U record is 20-24-1.

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 26-19 record overall but they have also looked a lot better in their games lately which has them surging up the standings in the West. The Suns have had a really up and down season all year as they were dealing with injuries to their starters and barely had them all healthy together on the court in the 1st half of the season. Now they have been healthy and have looked a lot better as they are getting hot now. They have also been a good road team all season with their 12-8 road record. Meanwhile, the Magic have also looked good in their games this season with their 23-22 record overall which has them fighting in the East for play-in spots. They have looked a lot better in their home games this year with their 14-7 home record, but a lot of their success came at the start of the season as they were even a top 3 team in the East at one point. The Magic have been regressing though and haven't looked good in their games lately either with 2 losses in a row now. The Suns have a lot more talent at their disposal when healthy and they will be looking to bounce back here after blowing their lead in Indiana the other night and losing that game late. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Suns Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, January 28, 2024 (6:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 126 Magic 114.

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Phoenix Suns: 16-26 ATS in all games. 14-25 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 220. 1-6 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less. 2-8 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 11-3 UNDER after a close loss by 3 points or less. 10-4 UNDER after allowing 130 points or more. 29-17 UNDER off a road loss.

Orlando Magic: 26-17 ATS in all games. 8-2 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 26-16 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 11-5 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3. 9-2 UNDER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 6-2 UNDER revenging a same season loss vs opponent.

Phoenix Suns:  J. Nurkic (C) Ques Sun - Thumb. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee. B. Bol (C) Out indefinitely - Foot.

Orlando Magic:  J. Suggs (SG) Ques Sun - Knee. G. Harris (SG) Out indefinitely - Calf.

“Those are the shots I’ve been taking all season. We’ve got some things to figure out, especially on the defensive end.” - Devin Booker after their loss against the Pacers in their game on Friday.

“I don't know if you can ask for a better look at the end of the game.” - Jamahl Mosley after his team’s loss against the Grizzlies in their game on Friday.

PG Devin Booker

SG Bradley Beal

SF Grayson Allen

PF Kevin Durant

C Jusuf Nurkic

PG Markelle Fultz

SG Jalen Suggs

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

PPG: K. Durant (28.8)

APG: D. Booker (7.4)

Reb/G: J. Nurkic (10.3)

PPG: P. Banchero (22.6)

APG: P. Banchero (4.9)

Reb/G: P. Banchero (7)

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)

Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (3rd season)