Rafael Guillén
One of the best teams in the Western Conference, faces one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. This Grizzlies vs Magic game pits two teams with the same goal, to qualify for the playoffs, but with completely opposite realities. Orlando is a long shot away from entering the Play-In tournament, while Memphis shares the top spot with the Denver Nuggets.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Grizzlies vs Magic NBA Regular Season Game on January 5, 2023
- Where: Amway Arfena – Orlando, Florida
- When: Friday, December 30, 2022, 10:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
- Regular Season Record: 23-13
The Grizzlies are on a great 3-game winning streak, and they are already only half a game behind the Nuggets in the fight for the first place in the conference.They could get to be leaders of the West if they keep winning, and they are looking better at every game. The Grizzlies are going strong.
They count with Ja Morant, who is in a very good moment, he has scored at least 30 points in two games: he scored 32 points against the Pelicans, in a 116-101 win, and 35 points against the Kings, in a 118-108 win.
The team’s idea is to compete for the best position and to ensure a more secure passage into the postseason, but for that, the team has to maintain a good rhythm and try to lose the fewest away games as possible. Right now, they have a 8-10 record, so they could improve a lot in that aspect considering their caliber.
Betting on the Orlando Magic
- Regular Season Record: 13-24
The Magic continue to be a long shot away from the Play-In for a chance at the postseason. They just suffered 3 losses in a row, and they have already put themselves 4 games behind the Wizards. It doesn’t seem like they will be able improve.
They have allowed a lot of points in the last three games, averaging 119 per game. They were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 129-110, by Detroit with a 121-101 score, and by the Wizards 110-100. They are not defending in the best way and it is costing them a lot of games.
At home, the Magic have a 9 -11 record, not a great record, but it is where most of their victories have been achieved. The problem is that they can’t defeat teams whose rhythm is on the rise, no matter how hard they try, and part of that is due to the multiple injuries the team, led by Jamahl Mosley, has suffered.
JefeBet Prediction
As we mentioned before, Orlando has a hard time against strong teams like Memphis, especially when they are going through a winning streak. In this Grizzlies vs Magic game, Memphis will take the win and close the gap against the Nuggets.
Orlando suffers a lot defensively, so the team will take another score close to 119 points allowed, if not more. If they are not able to improve soon, they will slowly say goodbye to the Play-In.
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies Spread.
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