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Two of the league’s most exciting teams, bolstered by their offseason acquisitions will clash in Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic matchup at the Kia Center in Florida. This game marks the final preseason outing for both teams.
The 76ers head into the game after a 117-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, with Tyrese Maxey leading the charge. Joel Embiid has been sidelined for the entire preseason, and Paul George sustained a hyperextended knee in one of their previous contests.
Meanwhile, the Magic have yet to secure a win in their truncated preseason, as one of their scheduled four games was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds for 2024 NBA Preseason
Moneyline: 76ers (+235) vs. Magic (-290)
Spread: 76ers +7.5 (-110) vs. Magic -7.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): 76ers o214.5 (-110) vs. Magic u214.5 (-110)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic preview
Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic game offers both teams a chance to end the preseason on a positive note before starting the regular season. The 76ers, despite missing two of their three key players, have compiled a 2-2 preseason record, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics by double digits but bouncing back with blowout wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets.
The Magic have had close losses to the New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. Their preseason game against the Pelicans was canceled due to the hurricane, leaving them more rested but coming off a 10-point loss to the Spurs. This will also be their preseason home debut, adding extra motivation to the game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic predicted starting lineups
76ers
G - Tyrese Maxey | G - Eric Gordon | F - Kenyon Martin Jr. | F - Kelly Oubre Jr. | C - Andre Drummond
Magic
G - Jett Howard G - Jalen Suggs | F - Paolo Banchero | F - Franz Wagner | C - Goga Bitadze
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic prediction
The odds lean toward the Magic, and for good reason. The 76ers may opt for caution and rest more players, given injuries to Paul George and rookie Jared McCain.
In contrast, the Magic are hungry for a win, having not yet tasted victory in the preseason. With ambitions of a deeper playoff run, expect Orlando to go all out and secure a win over the 76ers in this preseason finale.
