Suns vs Magic Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 17 March 2023
Mar 15, 2023, 9:05PM
The Phoenix Suns square off with the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Footprint Center on Friday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul, the Suns are up against a Magic side that includes Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Suns vs Magic, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Suns vs Magic
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Phoenix-Orlando NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 73% chance of winning against the Magic at Footprint Center.
More: Free Betting Analysis for Suns vs Magic
Phoenix vs Orlando Current Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Footprint Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.31, Magic $3.60
- Line: Suns -8 ($1.91), Magic +8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Suns to win at $1.31. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Magic to win at $3.60.
The Suns are listed as 8-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Magic (+8) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Suns vs Magic is set at 228.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Magic (+8) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 228.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Suns vs Magic NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Magic at $3.60 with PointsBet
- Line: Magic +8 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Over 228.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Our Suns vs Magic betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magic to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Suns vs Magic Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Magic at Footprint Center this Friday has the Suns prevailing 118-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Phoenix vs Orlando on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Suns vs Magic NBA Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Suns vs Magic without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Devin Booker is expected to lead the Suns with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Markelle Fultz is projected to finish with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Magic.
Suns Projected Box Score
- Devin Booker: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
- Deandre Ayton: 20 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
- Chris Paul: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST
- Josh Okogie: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
- Terrence Ross: 7 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST
Magic Projected Box Score
- Markelle Fultz: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
- Franz Wagner: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
- Wendell Carter: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST
- Jalen Suggs: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
- Cole Anthony: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Phoenix vs Orlando match-up at Footprint Center.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Suns vs Magic NBA 2023
The NBA game between the Suns and Magic at Footprint Center is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Game: Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Friday 17 March 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Footprint Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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