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Magic vs Suns Predictions, Odds, NBA Player Prop Picks for Tonight
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IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect. Pictured: Anthony Black
The Orlando Magic (2-5) and Phoenix Suns (1-4) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Suns are 1.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread, with the over/under set at 222.5 total points. Phoenix is a -118 moneyline favorite to win outright, while Orlando is a -106 underdog to pull off the upset.
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Let's get into my Magic vs. Suns predictionsand NBA picks for Thursday, November 5.
Magic vs Suns Predictions, Picks
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Magic vs Suns pick: Anthony Black Over 18.5 Points & Assists (-125)
My Suns vs. Magic best bet is Anthony Black to record over 18.5 points & assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Magic vs Suns NBA Odds
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Magic vs Suns spread: Magic +1.5 (-118), Suns -1.5 (-104)
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Magic vs Suns over/under: 222.5 (-106o / -114u)
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Magic vs Suns moneyline: Magic -106, Suns -118
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Magic face off against the Suns on tonight's two-game Thursday slate, and I'm looking at Anthony Black to continue his strong start to the season.
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Through four games, Black is averaging 16.5 points and 4.8 dimes. More importantly, his playing time is stabilizing as his minutes return to normal in the low 30s.
The usage and on-court opportunities are steadily growing for Black, especially with both Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs sidelined for Orlando.
Here, Black draws a matchup against a Suns defense that has been vulnerable against lead guards. Phoenix surrenders perimeter looks on above-the-break 3-pointers and fouls at a high clip — two specific areas where Black excels.
Black's ability to pull up from deep while consistently generating contact on drives will serve him well in this environment.
Magic vs Suns Player Prop Picks
On top of the scoring profile, Black is facilitating at a high level. He has been dishing the rock with around 60 passes made in each of his last two games.
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With the ball firmly in his hands, this matchup offers plenty of upside for Black to rack up assists alongside his scoring output.
Given the uptick in minutes and expanded role running the offense without Banchero and Suggs, this number is a touch too low for Black's combined scoring and playmaking output against Phoenix's defense.
Pick: Anthony Black Over 18.5 Points & Assists (-125)
