
Phoenix Suns host Orlando Magic on Thursday with betting lines and projections from SportsLine's simulation model.
AI-generated summary
The Phoenix Suns are on a four-game losing streak and are playing the second half of a back-to-back after losing to Portland 132-119 on Wednesday. Orlando has lost two straight, last falling to Washington 103-94 on Monday. Orlando has won four of the last five matchups between the teams.
Just two matchups make up Thursday's NBA schedule, with the first seeing the Orlando Magic visiting the Phoenix Suns. Orlando (2-5) has lost two in a row, last falling to Washington, 103-94, on Monday night. Phoenix (1-5) is on a four-game losing streak and on the second half of a back-to-back after coming up short to Portland, 132-119, on Wednesday. Orlando's won four of the last five matchups.
Tipoff is at 9 p.m. ET from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The teams split their two-game season series last year, with the home team winning each. Phoenix is the 1.5-point favorite in the latest Magic vs. Suns odds, while the over/under is 222.5. Phoenix has failed to cover in all six games this season, while Orlando is 2-5 ATS. Before making any Suns vs. Magic picks, check out the Suns vs. Magic predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Suns vs. Magic 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Magic vs. Suns:
Top Magic vs. Suns predictions
After 10,000 simulations of Suns vs. Magic, SportsLine's model is going Over on the total (222.5) on the best betting apps. The Over sports a combined 8-5 for the teams entering Thursday, and each of their last three meetings have exceeded 222.5 total points. Phoenix has seen each of its last five games eclipse the total, while the last two road contests for Orlando have gone over.
Dating back to last season, the Over has hit in 57% of Orlando's games versus the Eastern Conference. Devin Booker is projected to be the game's top scorer with 25 points, but Orlando is forecasted to have six players reach double figures, compared to four for Phoenix. The model foresees 228 total points as the Over hits in 55% of simulations. See the Magic vs. Suns spread pick at SportsLine.
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After simulating each possession 10,000 times, the model also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's NBA picks.
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The Over (222.5 total points) will hit in the Suns vs. Magic game.
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