Published Oct 21, 6:45pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 21, 6:45pm ET
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Updated Oct 21, 6:49pm ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Orlando Magic hosting the Miami Heat. Who has the edge in our Magic vs Heat pick?
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| Orlando Magic | -8.5 (-115) |
| Miami Heat | +8.5 (-105) |
Orlando jumped out to a seemingly comfortable 17-point lead after the first quarter. New Orleans battled back, trimming the deficit to three points entering the fourth quarter.
The Magic responded with a 40-point effort over the game's final minutes en route to a 132-125 victory.
Franz Wagner paced the offense with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting overall and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Paolo Banchero finished with 19 points, 10 boards, and three dimes, connecting on six of his 11 shot attempts.
Despite entering this matchup with an 0-5 record, the Heat kept it close through the first three quarters and led 103-102 heading into the final frame. Unfortunately, Memphis produced a 39-22 scoring advantage in the period en route to a 141-125 win.
Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Normal Powell also scored 23 points and handed out six assists.
All five starters reached double figures for the Heat, but it wasn't enough to prevent the team from going winless in the preseason.
| PLAYER | STATUS |
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| Tyler Herro | INJURED |
| Kel' el Ware | INJURED |
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Miami holds a slight 3-2 edge in the previous five meetings. But with Tyler Herro on the shelf for the next 8-12 weeks (foot/ankle), look for the home team to come out on top here.
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Orlando Magic
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