The Brooklyn Nets (28-25) will travel to the Amway Center to meet the Orlando Magic (21-31). The Magic opened as 2-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 218 points and it will air on YES Network at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Magic (3.5-point favorites) defeated the Indiana Pacers, 107-100, while the Nets (8-point underdogs) were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs, 117-114. The Orlando game went 1 point under the projected point total of 208, while the Brooklyn game went 5 points over the projected point total of 226.
Orlando dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.244 (above their season average of 0.164) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 20.7). Indiana was 0.154 and 13.3, respectively, for those same stats. Brooklyn, on the other hand, held San Antonio to an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below their season average of 0.540). Terrence Ross had a good game for Orlando, putting up 30 points. Meanwhile, D’Angelo Russell fueled Brooklyn with 25 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
In their two matchups this year, the Nets have won both. The two teams combined to put up 224 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 217.5. Brooklyn won 114-110 but was unable to cover as a 5-point favorite. Brooklyn had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.9 vs. 25.0). Orlando, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (23-28; 82.1 percent). Russell put up a double-double in the victory with 25 points and 10 assists.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Nets games, with 27 overs compared to 25 unders. Brooklyn holds records of 28-25 straight up (SU) and 30-23 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas is known to place the total high when the Magic are involved, as 55.8 percent of their games have ended under the total. Additionally, Orlando is 21-31 SU and 25-24-3 ATS.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic ATS Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Nets rank third in three pointers allowed per game (28.7) while the Magic rank seventh (29.4).
- Orlando ranks second in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd (14.3).
- The Nets rank 11th in points in the paint per game (49.1) while the Magic rank 28th (42.2).
- Orlando ranks third in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Brooklyn ranks 19th (7.7).
- Brooklyn ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (10.9) while Orlando ranks 13th (13.4).
- The Magic rank eighth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.6) while the Nets rank 27th (17.9).
- The Nets average 46.2 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Magic rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (45.4).
- Orlando ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.5) while Brooklyn ranks 23rd (5.4).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Brooklyn is 7-1 and Orlando is 8-3.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Nets are 27-19 and the Magic are 17-14.
- Orlando is 11-14-1 ATS at home, while Brooklyn is 16-10 ATS on the road.
- The Nets have 13 unders, 12 overs and 1 push in 26 road games.
- Of the Magic’s 26 home games, they have 13 overs and 13 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Brooklyn and Orlando are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Nets have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Magic have 3 unders and 2 overs
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 112.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
- The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 3.4 for the season.
