Published Mar 31, 12:22am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 31, 12:22am ET
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Updated Mar 31, 12:22am ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Orlando Magic hosting the Phoenix Suns. Who has the edge in our Magic vs Suns pick?
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| Orlando Magic | -2.5 (-110) |
| Phoenix Suns | +2.5 (-110) |
Orlando has struggled recently, dropping seven of its last eight contests. This rough stretch includes a 139-87 shellacking at the hands of the Toronto Raptors.
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The Magic were outscored by 18 points through the first 12 minutes. Toronto increased its lead to 45 points entering the final frame on its way to a dominant 52-point win.
Only three players were in double figures for Orlando. Desmond Bane led the way with 12 points on 5 of 10 shooting from the field. Jalen Suggs added 13 points, four rebounds, and five assists. The Magic shot just 38 percent overall and 24 percent from beyond the arc.
Following a five-game losing streak, the Suns have won three of their last four games. Their latest triumph includes a 131-105 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
Phoenix was only up by two points over the short-handed Grizzlies entering the fourth quarter. But a crucial 40-16 scoring edge in the final frame enabled the road team to coast to an easy victory.
Devin Booker spearheaded a scoring attack in which five players tallied double-digit scoring totals. He paced the offense with 36 points, five assists, and two rebounds. Jalen Green finished with 21 points and six rebounds on 9 of 18 shooting from the floor.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Magic hold a 3-2 edge in the previous five meetings of this series. Additionally, Orlando is undefeated in its last six home outings against the Suns and 5-1 ATS across its previous six games against Pacific Division opponents.
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Orlando Magic
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