The Orlando Magic (2-5) and Phoenix Suns (1-5) meet Thursday at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Magic vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Tied 1-1 with each team winning at home
The Magic lost to the Washington Wizards 103-94 Monday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite with the Under (224.5) hitting. After a 33-point first quarter and 26-point second, Orlando totaled just 9 points in the third, which put it down 11 heading into the final period. The Magic, who were led by F Franz Wagner's 24 points, have lost 2 straight and have failed to top 100 points in 3 of their last 4 games.
The Suns lost 132-119
to the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, dropping their fourth straight game. They failed to cover as a 2.5-point underdog with the Over (227.5) cashing. G Devin Booker scored a game-high 33 points and knocked down all 13 of his free throws. Phoenix has yet to cover this season, closing as an underdog in all but 1 game.
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Magic at Suns odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Magic -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Suns -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +1.5 (-115) | Suns -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Magic at Suns key injuries
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (ankle) out
- F Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) out
Suns
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Wednesday's game)
- C Mark Williams (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 118, Suns 109
Moneyline
BET MAGIC (-102).
The Magic have shown that they can score at times, and against a porous Phoenix defense, they should have more success Thursday. Orlando is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) and 2-1 straight up on the road, averaging 110.3 points per game in those contests.
The Suns have allowed at least 116 points in all 6 games. They've had 3 games close with a spread of less than 4 points and have lost by double digits in 2 of those. Phoenix, which did add some new players this offseason, just hasn't figured it out and shouldn't start to against Orlando.
Back MAGIC (-102).
Against the spread
PASS.
While this is playable for the road side, the preferred route, given the odds available, is for the Magic to win outright.
Over/Under
BET OVER 223.5 (-110).
If there's one thing the Suns are good at, it is topping the total, having gone 3-0 O/U at home. They've scored at least 119 points in each of those games, while allowing at least 122 in each as well. Orlando is 2-1 O/U on the road.
Best prop bet
Magic F FRANZ WAGNER OVER 22.5 POINTS (-125).
Wagner should get an easy matchup Thursday against the league's worst defense and has already been torching opponents as of late. Wagner has scored at least 24 points in 2 of his last 3 games. Expect that to continue and take his Over here.
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