Magic vs. Spurs Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 08th, 2025

Arena and City where Magic vs. Spurs will be playing

The Magic and Spurs will face off on February 08th, 2025, in an NBA game in Philadelphia, PA at Franklin Field, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Magic vs. Spurs betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on February 08th, 2025, at 18:00. The Magic enters as -3 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Magic was -17.5 point favorites and won the game against Spurs, 127-111. The over/under for the upcoming game is 219 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 237.5 points, and the over was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Magic is currently draining 30.3% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Spurs are impressively converting 34.9% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Magic is dedicating 42% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Spurs are taking 44% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Orlando Magic

How is the Magic playing this season?

The Magic comes into this game with a 25-28 record, and they are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic is 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Magic win their most recent game?

No, Magic fell to the Nuggets, 112-90. Franz Wagner scored 34 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Magic

The leading scorer for the Magic this season is Franz Wagner, who is averaging 24.8 points per game. He scored 34 points on 13-for-17 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Spurs. In the last game, he scored 30.5 points in DraftKings and 32.8 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Magic

Coming into the February 08th, 2025 contest, Goga Bitadze leads the Magic with 8.1 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 9.25 points in DraftKings and 9.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Franz Wagner has a team-high 5.1 assists per game. He scored 30.5 DraftKings points and 32.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Magic is Franz Wagner (1.5 steals per game). He has 30.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 32.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Goga Bitadze is leading the way for the Magic with 1.6 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 9.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 9.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Magic Team Analysis

The Magic's point differential this season is -1.8 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They are averaging 103.8 points per game while allowing 105.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Magic is making 11 shots per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Magic is making 17.7 per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.

Projected Magic Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Spurs, the Magic's starting lineup consisted of Wendell Carter Jr., Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Markelle Fultz. For the upcoming matchup, the Magic has the following injuries: Gary Harris is questionable (hamstring), Jalen Suggs is questionable (quadricep) and Moritz Wagner isout (knee).

San Antonio Spurs

How are the Spurs playing this season?

The Spurs head this game with a 22-27 record, and they are currently 12th in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Spurs win their most recent game?

No, Spurs came up short against the Hornets, 117-116. Devin Vassell scored 30 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Spurs

The leading scorer for the Spurs this season is Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 24.4 points per game. Victor Wembanyama also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.83. He scored 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Magic.

Other Team Leaders for the Spurs

Victor Wembanyama is leading the way with 10.9 rebounds per game. De'Aaron Fox is dishing out a team-high 9.5 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Spurs' leader is De'Aaron Fox with 3.5 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Spurs is Victor Wembanyama, who is sending back 3.9 shots per game.

Spurs Team Analysis

The Spurs' point differential this season is -1.5 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.8 points per game while allowing 114.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Spurs are making 13.9 shots per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Spurs are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Spurs' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Magic, the Spurs' starting five were Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Julian Champagnie, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones. For the upcoming matchup, Spurs has the following injuries: Charles Bassey is out (knee) and Riley Minix is out (shoulder).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Magic coming into this game as -3 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Spurs.

Money Line betting suggestion

Magic is a -3 money line favorite for the game against the Spurs, and the suggestion is to pick the Magic.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Magic and Spurs is 219 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Magic and Spurs have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.