The Brooklyn Nets (0-1) visit the Orlando Magic (1-0) Friday. Tip-off from Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
Brooklyn dropped its first game of the season with a 120-116 loss at the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday while covering as a 7-point underdog. G Cam Thomas led the way on offense with a game-high 36 points. The Nets shot 44% from the field in the loss.
Orlando started its season with a win after taking down the Miami Heat 116-97 Wednesday as a 2-point road underdog. F Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 33 points while F Franz Wagner added 23. The Magic shot 42.7% from the field in the win.
Nets at Magic odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Nets +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Magic -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +11.5 (-110) | Magic -11.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Magic key injuries
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- C Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) out
Magic
- F Jonathan Isaac (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 114, Nets 107
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Magic (-650) to win at home Friday.
Against the spread
LEAN NETS +11.5 (-110).
Brooklyn struggled defensively to open up its season, allowing 120 points, but thanks to Thomas, it was able to match the scoring. Thomas will need to perform for the Nets to keep them in the game Friday on the road, but they also had 4 players with 13 or more points, which will keep the spread manageable.
Over/Under
BET OVER 215.5 (-110).
While Orlando showcased its ability to play defense, limiting the Heat to just 97 points in its first game, Brooklyn can push the pace more efficiently. Expect the Magic to carry more of the load in this matchup, but the Nets will tack on enough to tip the total.
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