Heat vs Magic Prediction and Odds
Heat vs Magic Prediction and Odds: The Miami Heat are expected to win this game as per the bookmarkers and stats.
The Orlando Magic (34-47) have a mighty challenge in the last game of the regular season as they are set to meet the Miami Heat (43-38). After another disappointing campaign, the Magic are already eliminated from the playoff contention. They can aim for a positive end to this season by winning the last league game. Orlando is currently in the 13th position in the Eastern Conference. They faced a 84-101 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets in the last game.
The Miami Heat will look to end their regular season with a win when they host the Magic at FTX Arena in the next matchup. It has been a below-par campaign for the Heat this season. However, they avoided an early elimination by keeping their playoff hopes alive. Miami is currently in the 7th position in the Eastern Conference. They lost to the Washington Wizards in the last game with a score of 108-114.
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Heat vs Magic Prediction and Odds: Home-Away Stats (Last 5 Games)
The Miami Heat will be the hosts. They have won 4 of the last 5 home matchups. The wins came against teams like the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Utah Jazz. They lost to the Brooklyn Nets. Miami has won 26 out of 40 home games this season.
In the last 5 home games
- The Miami Heat have scored 122.6 points per game.
- The Miami Heat have conceded 121.0 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
It will be an away game for the Orlando Magic. In the last 5 away fixtures, they won 2 and lost 3. They won against the Washington Wizards and LA Clippers. The defeats were against the Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Lakers. The Magic have an away record of 14-25 as of now.
In the last 5 away games
- The Orlando Magic have scored 105.2 points per game.
- The Orlando Magic have conceded 108.6 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
Heat vs Magic Prediction and Odds: Offense and Defense Comparison
Offense
The Orlando Magic are playing with an average of 111.8 points per game. In shooting, they have a conversion rate of 47.2% in field goals, 34.8% in 3-pointers, and 78.4% in free throws. Orlando is the 26th-ranked side in the attack having an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 112.3.
The Miami Heat have maintained a scoring average of 109.3 points per game, the lowest among all sides. They shot 45.9% from the field and 34.3% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy stands at 83.4%. The Heat rank 25 in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.2.
Parity in Offense
Defense
The Orlando Magic have conceded 114.0 points per game this season. They played with an average of 43.1 rebounds per game. The average number of steals and the average number of blocks per game are currently at 7.3 and 4.7 respectively. With an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 114.0, the Magic rank 13 in the defense.
The Miami Heat are giving away 109.7 points per game till now. They maintained an average of 40.5 rebounds along with 8.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per game. Miami is the 8th highest-ranked side in the defense having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 113.4.
Advantage: Heat
| Magic | Heat | |
| 111.8 | Points Scored | 109.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 114.0 | Points Conceded | 109.7 |
| 47.2 | Field Goal % | 45.9 |
| 34.8 | Three Point % | 34.3 |
| 78.4 | Free Throw % | 83.4 |
| 43.1 | Total Rebounds | 40.5 |
Magic vs Heat Prediction: Odds
Spread
- Miami Heat: -4.5 (-111)
- Orlando Magic: +4.5 (-111)
Moneyline
- Miami Heat: -182
- Orlando Magic: +150
Win Probability
- Miami Heat: 76%
- Orlando Magic: 24%
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Heat vs Magic Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis
Orlando Magic
Having already been eliminated from the playoff contention, the Orlando Magic gave chance to rookies from the roster and rested most of their star players in the last fixture. But the Magic were handed their handed another away loss by the Brooklyn Nets. An 11-0 run by the Nets to open the second quarter put the Magic on the back foot too early. Orlando’s 3-pointer conversion rate dipped to 18.4%. They managed to win 57-45 on rebounds.
Cole Anthony looked decent as he scored 14 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Goga Bitadze proved his talent by adding 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Miami Heat
Miami Heat faced a disappointing defeat against the Washington Wizards in the last game. It seemed to be a close contest in the first half of the game. The Wizards went for a 29-6 run in the third quarter to secure a solid lead. The Heat tried to bounce back by reducing the gap to single digits in the late fourth quarter. But they couldn’t avoid a 6-point loss in the end. Miami was outscored 56-48 by Washington in the paint.
Victor Oladipo added 30 points off the bench with 4 assists as well. Cody Zeller gave a contribution of 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Magic and Heat: Last 10 Games Stats
Orlando Magic
- Win-Loss: 5-5
- Score: Averaging 112.9 points per game
- Conceded: 110.2 points per game.
- Rebounding%: 51.1
- Assist%: 61.2
- Effective Goal%: 54.3
Miami Heat
- Win-Loss: 5-5
- Score: Averaging 113.6 points per game
- Conceded: 111.6 points per game.
- Rebounding%: 50.4
- Assist%: 66.1
- Effective Goal%: 58.0
Magic vs Heat Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats
Both these teams have met 133 times in the regular season of the NBA. The Miami Heat are leading with 75 wins, while the Orlando Magic won 58 games.
If we check out the last 5 meetings, 3 games were won by the Heat and 2 by the Magic. The previous meeting took place in the current season on 11 March 2023. The Orlando Magic won that game with a score of 126-114 in OT.
Head-to-Head Key Highlights: Last 5 Meetings
- The Miami Heat hosted 2 games and won both of them.
- Average Number of Total Points scored: 217.4
- Average Number of Points scored by the Miami Heat: 107.0
- Average Number of Points scored by the Orlando Magic: 108.4
Magic vs Heat Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 22.9 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.9 | Assists Per Game: 5.3
Bam Adebayo (Center)
Points Per Game: 20.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 9.3 | Steals Per Game: 1.2
Tyler Herro (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 20.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.4 | Assists Per Game: 4.2
Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero (Power Forward)
Points Per Game: 20.0 | Assists Per Game: 6.9 | Steals Per Game: 0.8
Franz Wagner (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 18.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.1 | Assists Per Game: 3.6
Wendell Carter Jr (Center)
Points Per Game: 15.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.8 | Assists Per Game: 2.3
Heat vs Magic Winner Prediction
- Performance Advantage: Heat
- Home Advantage: Heat
- Offensive Advantage Advantage: Heat
- Defensive Advantage: Heat
- Overall: Heat to win
The Orlando Magic will need a complete team effort to trouble the Heat in an away game. On the other hand, the Miami Heat would like to end the regular season on a strong note. They will hope for another flawless show from their defense.
As per the odds and stats, the Miami Heat are expected to win this fixture.