Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Magic Become Better in Attack

Orlando has won 6 of the last 8 games on its own territory, but remains one of the worst home teams in the East. Magic are considered clear outsiders of the meeting with Memphis – will the hosts be able to surprise?

Orlando Magic

In December, Orlando returned to the fight for the play-in, but at the end of 2022, it still lowered its chances for the top 10, suffering 3 defeats in a row. The beginning of 2023 is still going well, and even despite all the difficulties, the Magic defeated Oklahoma with a score of 126:115. Then, because of the disqualification, the Wagner brothers did not come out on the floor, Franz just has to return to the application for the game with Memphis. Bol Bol got into the coronavirus protocol, Jalen Suggs start training, but not ready yet. Paolo Banchero scored 25 points against Thunder, but the team play was the key factor. The 10-point mark was also reached by Terrence Ross, Markelle Fultz, Caleb Houstan, Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Wendell Carter Jr. and Gary Harris, five of them realized at least half of the shots from the game.

Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis shares 1st place in the West with Denver, having won 4 consecutive victories. The success of the Grizzlies is completely natural: the team finally got in shape when all the main players returned to the ranks, and earlier the Grizzlies successfully coped without Desmond Bane. Taylor Jenkins' wards dealt with Toronto, New Orleans, Sacramento and Charlotte in turn, and Ja Morant averaged 27.3 points during a successful stretch for the team. Against the Hornets, the leaders of Memphis played much less than 30 minutes, but they were effective: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr. we made a total of 28 of 53 shots from the game. The result is 131:107 in favor of the Grizzlies.

Expert Betting Tips

Memphis didn't leave any chances for Orlando last season, winning both matches with a difference of 20+ points. The Magic looked good in attack against the background of Oklahoma, with the return of Franz Wagner, they can add. The Grizzlies are not perfect defensively, and they conceded less than 110 points, mainly against noticeably weakened opponents. The Charlotte, for example, did not have Kelly Oubre and Gordon Hayward, which made it easier for the Grizzlies defenders

The Grizzlies claim to be the best team in the Western Conference for a reason. During the season, the club from Tennessee has constantly had serious losses, but it still leads. Now the Memphis is in optimal shape, so it should beat Orlando without any problems.

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