#1 PLAY-IN ROUND TOTAL OF THE YEAR [115-66-1]
- Handicapper
- William Burns
- League
- NBA
- Competition
- Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Release Date
- 04/14/2026 10:52 PM
- Event Date
- 04/15/2026 07:30 PM
- Bet Type
- Over / Under
- Pick
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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Over 221.5 (-110)
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Loss
- Analysis
- (#561) Orlando Magic @ (#562) Philadelphia 76ers | OVER | .
I expect an electrifying encounter in this one on Wednesday evening. Orlando has looked a bit tentative at times, on both sides of the ball. But, the Magic are still a slightly above average "pace" playing team this season, especially as of late. The Magic are making a real push at the playoffs and even though a matchup with Boston seems like an uphill battle, when it's playoff time, anything can happen. Over their most recent six games, the Magic have averaged 123.2 PPG. I'm expecting them to keep up the high tempo in this one.
Once Philadelphia gets going, it runs until there's no tomorrow as well. The Sixers sit just behind the Magic on the season for tempo. However, with this lineup, I expect them to be very energetic as well in this one. Philly comes in with confidence, off consecutive wins and this should be a game where it shows it's best stuff, at home for a chance at the playoffs. Expect lots of points in this one.
Burns' Prediction: 123-115 Sixers.