Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic 3/11/23 – On Saturday, the Miami Heat travel to Orlando to face off against the Magic. Orlando is coming off a 131-124 loss against Utah Jazz. Miami Heat got the side of basketball online experts to win and drop their opponents.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
Date & Time: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amway Center
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Odds
Heat
Moneyline: -152
Spread: -3 (-116)
Total: TBD
Magic
Moneyline: +128
Spread: +3 (-116)
Total: TBD
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Analysis
Miami Heat is in a crucial stretch of their season as they attempt to avoid the play-in. Before this game, Miami suffered a 104-100 loss against Cleveland on Wednesday. Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 28 points, Tyler Herro had 22 and Bam Adebayo added 17 for Miami as three players recorded double digit points in defeat. The Heat are currently 35-32, seventh in the East and 2.5 games behind Brooklyn for sixth seed that avoids play-in. Miami is 14-19 on the road and 3-7 in their last 10, averaging 108.3 points per game which ranks 30th while allowing 109.1 PPG which ranks second. This season, Butler leads Miami with 22.1 PPG, Adebayo adds 21.2 points per game, while Herro contributes with 20.03 points per game.
On Thursday night, Orlando Magic suffered a 131-124 loss to the Utah Jazz at home. Trailing 64-56 at halftime, they did tie it up in the third quarter but fell apart late to lose by three. Leading scorers for Orlando were Paolo Banchero with 26 points; Markelle Fultz with 25, Franz Wagner with 24 and Moritz Wagner with 11; while Jalen Suggs added 17 and Gary Harris chipped in with 12. Orlando Magic are currently 27-40 and in 13th place in the East, having suffered three consecutive losses. They have gone 15-19 at home and 4-6 over their last 10, with Orlando averaging 111.3 PPG (27th) while allowing 114.3 PPG (17th). Leading the team is Paolo Banchero who averages 20.1 points per game, F. Wagner at 18.7 points per game, Wendell Carter Jr with 15 points and Fultz contributing with 13.6 points per game.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Against the Spread
Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1 in Heat’s last 5 Saturday games. Heat are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games overall. Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Heat are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
The Magic are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. The Magic are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The Magic are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games. Over is 4-1 in Magic last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Magic’s last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Free Pick
Miami’s defense will be tough against anyone; chances are slim that Orlando won’t get many open shots so will struggle to score which makes the NBA best bet tonight was Miami.
Free Pick: Miami Heat -3 (-116)
