Magic vs. Suns, 3/16/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Magic vs. Suns Prediction & Odds

The NBA TV matchup on Thursday night will feature the Magic and Suns, who will meet in Phoenix at 10:00 p.m. ET. Will the Suns cover as 7.5-point home favorites or is there a better play when it comes to this matchup?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

509 Orlando Magic (+7.5) at 510 Phoenix Suns (-7.5); o/u 228.5

10:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 16, 2023

Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

Magic vs. Suns Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 79% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Orlando Magic DFS Spin

Wendell Carter Jr. accounted for 16 points (7-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 loss to the Spurs. Carter recorded his 18th double-double of the season Tuesday night, which leads the Magic. While he won't match his total from last season (33 double-doubles), WCJ is providing 7th-round value in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks. The one concern for fantasy managers at this point in the season is Carter staying healthy, as Saturday's win over Miami was his first back after missing three games with a hip injury. Orlando has three more games on its road trip this week, Thursday in Phoenix, followed by a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Clippers and Lakers.

Phoenix Suns DFS Spin

Deandre Ayton dealt with foul trouble on Tuesday and finished with 16 points (8-for-19 FGs) and eight rebounds against the Bucks. Ayton spent nearly half of this game on the bench as he dealt with foul trouble early and often. Fortunately, he was aggressive when he was on the floor, so it didn't limit his overall production too much. Still, the Suns can't afford for Ayton to be in foul trouble with Kevin Durant hurt and the rest of their depth playing for the Nets. His time on the bench allowed Jock Landale to score 12 points off the bench, but they can't rely on Landale to play big minutes if they want to reach their level of success from the past two seasons.

Magic vs. Suns NBA Betting Trends

Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Phoenix

Under is 7-3 in Magic last 10 road games

Over is 5-1 in Suns last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home

Over is 4-1-1 in Suns last 6 overall

Magic vs. Suns NBA Prediction:

The Magic are 12-4 against the spread in their last 16 games in Phoenix and are 5-2 against the number in their last seven games versus the Magic. They’re also 15-7 against the spread in their last 22 road games, are 11-4 against the number in their last 15 games coming off an ATS loss and are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games coming off a loss. On the other side, the Suns are just 1-3-1 at the betting window in their last five home games.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: ORLANDO MAGIC +7.5