Magic vs. Grizzlies Odds, Picks, Predictions

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The Orlando Magic (2-0) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) on NBA Saturday, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET from Memphis, Tennessee. The game is airing live on NBA TV and streaming on YouTube TV and other streaming apps.

The Grizzlies are consensus 1-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (Grizzlies -1), with the over/under currently at 224.5 points. The Grizzlies are -112 favorites on the moneyline to win outright, while the Magic are -108, meaning this one is basically a coin flip.

Let's dive into my Magic vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, October 26.


Magic vs. Grizzlies Prediction

My pick: Magic +1 (Bet to -1)

I was surprised to see the Magic at just -1 here to open. Even if Jaren Jackson Jr comes back, it is likely that he is at least on some sort of minutes restriction. The Magic are fully healthy outside of Jonathan Isaac and should be well-rested after a blowout on Tuesday and a double digit win last night.

I don’t like the way this Grizzlies team looks right now and prefer to back the Magic at this price, especially now that we're getting the point.

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Magic vs. Grizzlies Odds

Magic Logo
Saturday, Oct 26
8 p.m. ET
NBA TV
Grizzlies Logo
Magic Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1
-115
224.5
-112o / -108u
-108
Grizzlies Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1
-105
224.5
-112o / -108u
-112
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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  • Magic vs. Grizzlies spread: Grizzlies -1
  • Magic vs. Grizzlies over/under: 224.5 points
  • Magic vs. Grizzlies moneyline: Grizzlies -112, Magic -108
  • Magic vs. Grizzlies best bet: Magic to cover the spread

Spread

I am betting on the Magic to cover. I love that we're getting +1 at the moment, and I would bet this to Orlando -1.

Moneyline

This game is going to be a coin flip on the moneyline, so I'd rather bet the spread.

Over/Under

I don't have a bet on the total for tonight's NBA Saturday game.

My pick: Magic +1 (Bet to -1)

Magic vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends to Know

Magic vs. Grizzlies Start Time, Channel, Streaming

Location:FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
Date:Saturday, October 25
Kickoff Time:8 p.m. ET
TV / Streaming:NBA TV / Streaming on YouTube TV

Grizzlies vs. Magic is scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET start time, live from FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday. The game is live on NBA TV and is streaming on YouTube TV.

Magic vs. Grizzlies NBA Preview

The Magic offense has looked great through the first two games, averaging 126.8 points per 100 possessions while ranking top-10 in effective field goal %, offensive rebound rate, and turnover %. This looks like a much improved offense, as they’ve done this against two defenses that project to be decent defenses.

This should be another good matchup for them assuming Jaren Jackson Jr. remains out. Memphis has struggled defensively despite playing a softer schedule of Utah and Houston in their first two games. They are dead-last in defensive rebound rate and 27th in FT rate allowed through two games. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have great matchups here as the Grizzlies lack quality wing defenders and rim-protectors when JJJ is out. I’d expect these two to be able to get to the rim at will here.

The Grizzlies desperately need JJJ, as they are allowing about 120 points per 100 possessions in their first two games. They barely escaped with a win against a weak Utah team and then get blown out by a young Rockets squad. They are allowing an offensive rebound rate of 43.3% to their opponents, which could be an issue against this physical Magic squad.

On the flip side of the ball, Ja Morant will draw a tough matchup here as he will likely see Jalen Suggs on defense. Suggs is undeniably one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA and should make it hard on Morant for the entire night. Look for the Grizzlies to rely on their 3-point shooting here as the Magic do a very good job of taking away the paint. The Grizzlies won their opener in part because they were able to generate 44% of their shots from three. They converted on 39% of those looks, with guys like Santi Aldama, Jay Huff, and Desmond Bane making big contributions.

They are going to need their bench to contribute here if they want to keep pace with this explosive Magic squad.

My pick: Magic +1 (Bet to -1)

About the Author
Chris Baker is a contributor at Action Network, focusing on both NFL and NBA. He has been betting since 2020 and is also an avid basketball player and coach.

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