Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Magic

The Miami Heat hit the hardwood against the Orlando Magic in this Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Magic Look a Great Bet on the Moneyline

There is merit in simply backing the Magic on the Moneyline considering our prediction is that the home team will prove too strong for the Heat. Especially as -116 are available about this happening.

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Magic Overcame Heat in Previous Matchup

Miami Heat suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 127-111 in their previous game. This was at home to Sacramento Kings at Kaseya Center. Jaime Jaquez Jr. poured in 27 points, with Simone Fontecchio contributing 20 and Norman Powell adding 18.

Orlando Magic lost on the road in their last game. New York Knicks won 106-100 at Madison Square Garden. Offensively, Jalen Suggs led the charge with 17, while Desmond Bane contributed 16 and Paolo Banchero 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic have won the last two matchups against the Heat. They achieved winning scorelines of 125-121 and 106-105 at Kia Center. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic logo Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat logo Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 47.7 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.7 points and 47.1 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 19.1 points and 2.2 (42.3%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware averages 11.3 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 7.5 assists.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.1 points, 44.9 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.0 points and 43.0 rebounds.

Franz Wagner is averaging 22.1 points, Wendell Carter Jr. 7.1 rebounds and Desmond Bane 4.6 assists, while Jalen Suggs has an average of 1.9 (28.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell.

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr..

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Magic our pick for this NBA matchup. You can currently get -116 for this selection which looks value.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Heat vs Magic stats:

  • Magic have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Magic have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Heat have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Heat have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Heat have lost their last 3 games.
  • Magic have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Magic Moneyline Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Black Over 4.5 Rebounds -101 BetMGM logo

Anthony Black (Magic) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -101 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Desmond Bane Under 22.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Desmond Bane (Magic) has averaged 19.6 points in the past 5 games at home. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -125 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Magic
Totals Over 232.5
Player Rebounds Anthony Black Over 4.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Magic on the moneyline combined with Over 232.5. Add in Anthony Black (Magic) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 119 - 121 Magic logo Magic

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Magic to win by a 121-119 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

You can back Orlando Magic at -116 to win against Miami Heat, with the latter trading at -102. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 51%.

The current spread is 1 and the total points line is 235.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 235.5, then the odds are -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Tyler Herro Favorite to Score the Most Points

Tyler Herro is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -123 to score Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Player Points
Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-106
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-110
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 4.5
-139
Under 4.5
+105
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Player Rebounds
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-127
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+104
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Magic Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Kia Center

The Magic own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 117.60 points on offense and surrendering 110.50 on defense.

The Heat own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 121.40 points scored and 118.00 points allowed.

The Magic beat the Heat 106-105 when they last met at Kia Center. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Kia Center, the Magic have notched seven victories, while the Heat have recorded three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 8-2 228.10 117.60 110.50 4 6
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 4-6 239.40 121.40 118.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 21 32.8 352 62 16.8 3.0 1.7 5.0 1.1 1.0
Tyler Herro 5 31.3 119 11 23.8 2.2 3.0 4.6 0.6 1.2
Norman Powell 19 30.51 471 45 24.8 2.4 3.0 3.6 0.3 1.1

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Franz Wagner 24 33.38 545 88 22.7 3.7 1.5 6.1 0.4 1.2
Desmond Bane 24 33.03 438 108 18.3 4.5 1.6 4.4 0.3 0.8
Paolo Banchero 14 31.28 285 53 20.4 3.8 1.1 7.9 0.8 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup
0 Anthony Black
3 Desmond Bane
4 Jalen Suggs
5 Paolo Banchero
34 Wendell Carter Jr.
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
13 Bam Adebayo
14 Tyler Herro
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
45 Davion Mitchell

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks
01 Dec NBA
Clippers 123-140 Heat
29 Nov NBA
Pistons 138-135 Heat
26 Nov NBA
Bucks 103-106 Heat
24 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-106 Heat
23 Nov NBA
Heat 127-117 76ers
21 Nov NBA
Heat 143-107 Bulls
19 Nov NBA
Warriors 96-110 Heat

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Spurs 114-112 Magic
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
28 Nov NBA
Magic 112-109 Pistons
25 Nov NBA
Magic 144-103 76ers
23 Nov NBA
Magic 129-138 Celtics
22 Nov NBA
Knicks 121-133 Magic
20 Nov NBA
Clippers 101-129 Magic
18 Nov NBA
Warriors 113-121 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 33 18 0.647 118.2 112.1 6.1 21-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 8-2 8W
Celtics 33 18 0.647 115.9 108.6 7.3 16-8 17-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 4W
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 22 0.569 116.8 115.4 1.4 15-13 14-9 8-5 19-17 6-4 1L
Nets 13 37 0.26 106.9 115 -8.1 6-18 7-19 3-9 9-21 1-9 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 13 0.74 117.5 110.3 7.2 21-6 16-7 8-3 23-7 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 28 0.462 117 120.2 -3.2 15-11 9-17 3-9 16-20 4-6 3L
Bucks 20 29 0.408 112.1 116.1 -4 11-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 3-7 2W
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Hawks 26 27 0.491 117.5 118.3 -0.8 10-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 24 28 0.462 115.8 113.9 1.9 11-13 13-15 6-4 14-19 9-1 8W
Wizards 14 36 0.28 112.3 122.6 -10.3 9-17 5-19 2-5 9-20 4-6 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Nuggets 33 19 0.635 120.1 116.2 3.9 14-10 19-9 4-2 19-9 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 32 20 0.615 119.6 114.8 4.8 17-8 15-12 5-5 18-15 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 36 0.308 118.3 126.8 -8.5 10-17 6-19 1-8 9-24 2-8 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 31 19 0.62 116.4 116.2 0.2 13-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 7-3 2W
Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
Warriors 28 24 0.538 115.9 113.6 2.3 17-9 11-15 6-3 18-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 23 27 0.46 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 10-16 6-4 13-15 6-4 2L
Kings 12 40 0.231 110.5 120.5 -10 9-17 3-23 2-7 8-26 0-10 10L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 35 16 0.686 117.2 112 5.2 18-6 17-10 9-3 21-13 7-3 3W
Rockets 31 19 0.62 115.2 110.1 5.1 17-6 14-13 6-5 17-15 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 20 29 0.408 115.3 117 -1.7 11-15 9-14 5-6 16-17 3-7 2W
Mavericks 19 32 0.373 114 116.8 -2.8 14-16 5-16 3-8 11-22 4-6 6L
Pelicans 13 40 0.245 114.5 121 -6.5 8-19 5-21 6-7 7-26 3-7 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 13 0.74 117.5 110.3 7.2 21-6 16-7 8-3 23-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 33 18 0.647 118.2 112.1 6.1 21-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 8-2 8W
Celtics 33 18 0.647 115.9 108.6 7.3 16-8 17-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 22 0.569 116.8 115.4 1.4 15-13 14-9 8-5 19-17 6-4 1L
Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Hawks 26 27 0.491 117.5 118.3 -0.8 10-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 24 28 0.462 115.8 113.9 1.9 11-13 13-15 6-4 14-19 9-1 8W
Bulls 24 28 0.462 117 120.2 -3.2 15-11 9-17 3-9 16-20 4-6 3L
Bucks 20 29 0.408 112.1 116.1 -4 11-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 3-7 2W
Wizards 14 36 0.28 112.3 122.6 -10.3 9-17 5-19 2-5 9-20 4-6 1W
Nets 13 37 0.26 106.9 115 -8.1 6-18 7-19 3-9 9-21 1-9 3L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Spurs 35 16 0.686 117.2 112 5.2 18-6 17-10 9-3 21-13 7-3 3W
Nuggets 33 19 0.635 120.1 116.2 3.9 14-10 19-9 4-2 19-9 4-6 3L
Rockets 31 19 0.62 115.2 110.1 5.1 17-6 14-13 6-5 17-15 6-4 2L
Lakers 31 19 0.62 116.4 116.2 0.2 13-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 32 20 0.615 119.6 114.8 4.8 17-8 15-12 5-5 18-15 5-5 1W
Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
Warriors 28 24 0.538 115.9 113.6 2.3 17-9 11-15 6-3 18-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 23 27 0.46 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 10-16 6-4 13-15 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 20 29 0.408 115.3 117 -1.7 11-15 9-14 5-6 16-17 3-7 2W
Mavericks 19 32 0.373 114 116.8 -2.8 14-16 5-16 3-8 11-22 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 36 0.308 118.3 126.8 -8.5 10-17 6-19 1-8 9-24 2-8 1L
Pelicans 13 40 0.245 114.5 121 -6.5 8-19 5-21 6-7 7-26 3-7 3L
Kings 12 40 0.231 110.5 120.5 -10 9-17 3-23 2-7 8-26 0-10 10L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Pistons 37 13 0.74 117.5 110.3 7.2 21-6 16-7 8-3 23-7 7-3 1L
Spurs 35 16 0.686 117.2 112 5.2 18-6 17-10 9-3 21-13 7-3 3W
Celtics 33 18 0.647 115.9 108.6 7.3 16-8 17-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 4W
Knicks 33 18 0.647 118.2 112.1 6.1 21-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 8-2 8W
Nuggets 33 19 0.635 120.1 116.2 3.9 14-10 19-9 4-2 19-9 4-6 3L
Rockets 31 19 0.62 115.2 110.1 5.1 17-6 14-13 6-5 17-15 6-4 2L
Lakers 31 19 0.62 116.4 116.2 0.2 13-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 32 20 0.615 119.6 114.8 4.8 17-8 15-12 5-5 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 22 0.569 116.8 115.4 1.4 15-13 14-9 8-5 19-17 6-4 1L
Warriors 28 24 0.538 115.9 113.6 2.3 17-9 11-15 6-3 18-14 5-5 1W
Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Hawks 26 27 0.491 117.5 118.3 -0.8 10-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 24 28 0.462 115.8 113.9 1.9 11-13 13-15 6-4 14-19 9-1 8W
Bulls 24 28 0.462 117 120.2 -3.2 15-11 9-17 3-9 16-20 4-6 3L
Clippers 23 27 0.46 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 10-16 6-4 13-15 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 20 29 0.408 115.3 117 -1.7 11-15 9-14 5-6 16-17 3-7 2W
Bucks 20 29 0.408 112.1 116.1 -4 11-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 3-7 2W
Mavericks 19 32 0.373 114 116.8 -2.8 14-16 5-16 3-8 11-22 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 36 0.308 118.3 126.8 -8.5 10-17 6-19 1-8 9-24 2-8 1L
Wizards 14 36 0.28 112.3 122.6 -10.3 9-17 5-19 2-5 9-20 4-6 1W
Nets 13 37 0.26 106.9 115 -8.1 6-18 7-19 3-9 9-21 1-9 3L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Pelicans 13 40 0.245 114.5 121 -6.5 8-19 5-21 6-7 7-26 3-7 3L
Kings 12 40 0.231 110.5 120.5 -10 9-17 3-23 2-7 8-26 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak