Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic: 1/16/2021 NBA Betting Preview, Computer Picks, Odds and Trends

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The Orlando Magic (6-6) are underdogs (+9) in their attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (7-6) at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Barclays Center. The contest airs on YES. The matchup has an over/under set at 225.5 points.

Betting Information

Nets vs Magic Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Nets	-9	-105	-115	225.5	-110	-110

Place a bet on Brooklyn Nets or the Orlando Magic for Saturday’s game.

Head to Head

In the last 10 head-to-head matchups, Brooklyn and Orlando have a tied 5-5 record. The Magic have a 3-1 record against the spread when playing the Nets.

Nets vs Magic in 2020-21
Date	Favorite	Home Team	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Game Type	Result
8/11/2020	Magic	Magic	-4.5	224.5	-195	161	Regular Season	108-96 BKN
7/31/2020	Magic	Nets	-7	210.5	-303	244	Regular Season	128-118 ORL
2/24/2020	Nets	Nets	-3.5	213	-165	138	Regular Season	115-113 ORL
1/6/2020	Magic	Magic	-5	212.5	-199	167	Regular Season	101-89 ORL
2/2/2019	–	Magic	–	–	–	–	Regular Season	102-89 ORL
1/23/2019	–	Nets	–	–	–	–	Regular Season	114-110 BKN
1/18/2019	–	Magic	–	–	–	–	Regular Season	117-115 BKN
3/28/2018	–	Magic	–	–	–	–	Regular Season	111-104 BKN
1/1/2018	–	Nets	–	–	–	–	Regular Season	98-95 BKN
10/24/2017	–	Magic	–	–	–	–	Regular Season	125-121 ORL

8/11/2020 DNP – Nets: Caris LeVert, Joe Harris Magic: Evan Fournier, Terrence Ross, Aaron Gordon

2/24/2020 DNP – Nets: Kyrie Irving

1/6/2020 DNP – Nets: Kyrie Irving, Caris LeVert

Nets Betting Information

Brooklyn has covered in just six of 13 matchups this season.
The Nets have posted a losing record of 0-1 against the spread when the spread is -9 or bigger.
In 8 of 13 (61.5%) contests this season, Brooklyn and its opponents have hit the total.

Bet on the Brooklyn Nets to win the NBA Championship.

Magic Betting Information

Orlando’s record against the spread is 6-6.
In most of Orlando’s games this year, the teams have not hit the over (5 out of 12 games, 41.7%).

Bet on the Orlando Magic to win the NBA Championship.

Over/Under Analysis

The Nets and their opponents have combined to score more than 225.5 points in 261.5% of their games this year (34 of 13 opportunities).
In two of 12 games (16.7%) this year, Orlando and its opponents have combined to score at least 225.5 points.
The two teams average a combined 1.6 less points per game (223.9) than this game’s over/under of 225.5 points.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 1.2 less points per game (224.3) than this matchup’s total of 225.5 points.
The average over/under the Nets have had set in matchups this year is 6.0 more points than this outing’s point total.
The average point total for the Magic this season is 8.7 points lower than this game’s over/under.

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Nets Leaders

The Nets points and rebounds leader is Kevin Durant. He averages 29.4 points per game and pulls down 7.2 rebounds.
Brooklyn’s assists leader is James Harden, who averages 10.4 per game.
The Nets are led by Kyrie Irving from long distance. He connects on 3.7 shots from deep per game.
Brooklyn’s steals leader is Irving, who averages 1.6 per game. DeAndre Jordan leads the team averaging 1.3 blocks an outing.

Magic Leaders

Nikola Vucevic is at the top of the Magic scoring and rebounding leaderboards with 21.9 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game this season.
Markelle Fultz has the title of Orlando assist leader, dishing out 5.4 assists per game this season.
Vucevic is tops from three-point range for the Magic, hitting 2.4 threes per game.
Evan Fournier is at the top of Orlando’s steals hierarchy with 1.4 steals per game and Michael Carter-Williams leads the squad in blocks with 0.6 per game.

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