Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets 2/25/2021 – An unbalanced Eastern Conference play is all set to get underway as Orlando Magic takes on Brooklyn Nets from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Magic are one of those weak teams sitting at the 12th spot in the Eastern Conference play. Orlando will need to step up on their overall performance if they need to win against opponents. Brooklyn Nets, on the other hand, are holding the second spot in the Eastern Conference play. The Nets are trailing the 76ers in the top spot. The NBA expert picks have been in favor of the Nets in the past and they are one of those top teams this season.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets 2/25/2021
| When: | February 25, 2021 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York |
| TV: | YES | Fox Sports Florida |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Orlando Magic | +7.5 (-111) | 226.5 o (-111) | +260 |  |
| Brooklyn Nets | -7.5 (-111) | 226.5 u (-111) | -333 | |
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Orlando Magic Betting
Orlando Magic will enter this game riding a losing streak. The Magic is currently holding a 13-19 record on the season and they are ahead of the Wizards. In their last game, they lost against the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 105-93. Nikola Vucevic tossed in 20 points after going nine for 22 with his shooting attempts. Vucevic also contributed nine rebounds while Terrence Ross tossed in 13 points and eight boards in their defeat. Orlando will need to focus on their offensive unit if they need to get past the Nets.
Players to watch: N. Vucevic C 32 GP 32 GS 33.8 MIN 23.9 PTS 1.9 OR 9.8 DR 11.7 REB 3.7 AST 1.1 STL 0.7 BLK 1.6 TO 1.7 PF 2.3 AST/TO 23.94 PER
E. Fournier SG 18 GP 18 GS 29.2 MIN 18.8 PTS 0.3 OR 2.6 DR 2.9 REB 3.9 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 2.2 TO 2.1 PF 1.8 AST/TO 18.39 PER
T. Ross SG 31 GP 1 GS 28.9 MIN 15.6 PTS 0.3 OR 3.1 DR 3.4 REB 2.2 AST 1.1 STL 0.5 BLK 1.8 TO 2 PF 1.2 AST/TO 13.21 PER.
Brooklyn Nets Betting
Brooklyn Nets are one of those top teams on the season that has been performing well right from the start. The Nets are holding an impressive 21-12 record and they will enter this game riding a hot seven-game winning streak. In their last outing, Brooklyn managed to score 127 points against Sacramento Kings. The Nets defense restricted the Kings to 118 points. James Harden took the lead with 29 points, 11 boards, and 14 assists. The other notable player was Kyrie Irving with 21 points and seven assists.
Players to watch: K. Durant PF 19 GP 18 GS 35.7 MIN 29 PTS 0.4 OR 6.9 DR 7.3 REB 5.3 AST 0.7 STL 1.4 BLK 3.5 TO 2.3 PF 1.5 AST/TO 25.29 PER
K. Irving PG 23 GP 23 GS 35.5 MIN 27.4 PTS 1.2 OR 3.5 DR 4.7 REB 5.8 AST 1.1 STL 0.7 BLK 2.4 TO 3 PF 2.4 AST/TO 24.23 PER
J. Harden SG * 19 GP 19 GS 38.5 MIN 25.2 PTS 0.8 OR 7.7 DR 8.5 REB 11.6 AST 1.2 STL 0.7 BLK 4.1 TO 2.4 PF 2.9 AST/TO 25.44 PER.
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets 2/25/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Orlando Magic
Orlando are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games.
Orlando are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
Orlando are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Brooklyn.
Magic are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Brooklyn.
Orlando are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 9 games this season.
Orlando are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Orlando are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Brooklyn’s last 20 games.
Brooklyn are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Brooklyn are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Brooklyn’s last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando.
Brooklyn are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games this season.
Brooklyn are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division division.
Brooklyn are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games played in February.
Injuries
Orlando Magic
Nikola Vucevic C Ankle injured last game, is probable Thursday vs Brooklyn
Aaron Gordon PF Ankle is out indefinitely
Jonathan Isaac PF Knee is out for season
Markelle Fultz PG Knee is out for season
Cole Anthony PG Ribs is out indefinitely
Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant SF Hamstring is out indefinitely
Jeff Green SF Shoulder is “?” Thursday vs Orlando
Spencer Dinwiddie PG ACL is out for season
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot SG Hip is upgraded to probable Thursday vs Orlando
Landry Shamet PG Chest is “?” Thursday vs Orlando
| Orlando Magic | Brooklyn Nets | |
|---|---|---|
| 15-17-0 | Against the Spread | 17-16-0 |
| 14-17-1 | Straight Up | 23-10-2 |
| 105 | Points per Game | 121 |
| 111 | Points Allowed per Game | 117 |
| 43 | Offensive FG% | 50.1 |
| 78.12 | Offensive FT% | 80.93 |
| 35.24 | Offensive 3PT% | 40.57 |
| 46.64 | Defensive FG% | 46.93 |
| 77.67 | Defensive FT% | 78.68 |
| 36.57 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.65 |
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Picks
Brooklyn Nets are battling along with top teams this season and the Magic are the least of their concern. Brooklyn is strong enough to outscore Orlando right from the start. The sports betting sites have predicted the Nets to win this game and cover the spread.
Moneyline: Orlando Magic +260, Brooklyn Nets -333.
ATS: +7.5 (-111) is the spread for the Magic and -7.5(-111) is the spread for the Nets.
TOTALs: Over 226.5 (-111) is the total for Orlando and the same will go under for the Nets.
Score Prediction: 122 – 114 Nets
