Magic vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NBA Game

The Orlando Magic look to sweep their two-game Euro set with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies this afternoon from O2 Arena in London.

The Grizzlies could have Ja Morant back in the lineup, but my Grizzlies vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks have Orlando finishing off its European excursion with a win.

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Magic vs Grizzlies prediction

Magic vs Grizzlies best bet: Magic -3.5 (-115)

This Orlando Magic frontcourt set the tone against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, crushing Memphis on the boards (+17) and snagging 19 offensive boards, while converting 16 turnovers into 24 points and dominating the paint 50-38.

Memphis, meanwhile, staggered to its seventh loss in the last nine games, and it’s having a hard time defending the basket, allowing 122.1 points per game in those losses.

The good news for the Grizz is that star guard Ja Morant (calf) is listed as probable after missing six straight games. His 19 points and 7.6 assist averages would be much welcomed for a team that’s 21st in scoring at 114.8 points per game.

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One thing Morant won’t be able to do is handle all that interior heft for the Magic, who rank in basketball’s Top 5 in points in the paint, averaging 54.2 points.

With the win in Berlin, Orlando improved to 4-2 ATS against Memphis in the last six head-to-head matchups. Even with Morant back in the lineup, I don’t see how the star pairing of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero squanders this opportunity to end their Euro trip with a win.

Magic vs Grizzlies same-game parlay

Paolo Banchero has been on fire of late, including dropping 26 on Memphis last time out and scoring 23+ points in five of his last seven games.

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Meanwhile, Franz Wagner played great in his return to the lineup. Forget shaking the rust, he’s picking up right where he left off: not including the game where he got hurt, Wagner had scored at least 18 points in 21 of his previous 23 games played.

Magic vs Grizzlies SGP

Paolo Banchero Over 22.5 points

Franz Wagner Over 17.5 points

Our “from downtown” SGP: Oh, oh, oh… It’s Magic!

If Morant does play, the Grizzlies will be monitoring him closely. I don’t…

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