Experts Pick Spread, Props for Suns-Magic
The Phoenix Suns need to get right (and fast) after losing their last three games, and fans hope a favorable matchup with the struggling Orlando Magic can put them back on track as the team awaits the return of Kevin Durant.
Here's what betting experts have for the game tonight:
Action Network: Take Magic With Spread
Jacob McKenna: "It’s clear neither one of these squads is heading in the right direction entering this matchup, but I think Orlando is in a position to keep this game close.
The Magic are 16-9-1 against the spread against Western Conference opponents, the fifth-best ATS record in the league. Orlando is also 17-13-1 ATS as an away underdog this season.
Additionally, Orlando has already held its ground against Phoenix once this season, defeating the Suns 114-97 in November.
The Suns are struggling on both ends of the court and are lacking a perimeter presence outside of Devin Booker. I think that opens up the door a bit for an Orlando team that has played well recently on the offensive end. I would play the spread down to 5.5.
MGM Picks Best Suns Player Props
-Torrey Craig has hit the Points Under in 15 of his last 17 games at home (+12.60 Units / 58% ROI)
-Deandre Ayton has hit the Blocks Over in 12 of his last 16 games (+6.65 Units / 29% ROI)
-Deandre Ayton has hit the Steals Over in 9 of his last 14 games (+6.15 Units / 43% ROI)
-Deandre Ayton has hit the Assists Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.15 Units / 30% ROI)
-Devin Booker has hit the Assists Over in 9 of his last 13 games (+5.25 Units / 35% ROI)
Covers: Devin Booker OVER 30.5 Points
Jason Logan: "All eyes are on star Devin Booker, who enters tonight’s game with a point total of 30.5 (Over -105). Booker has been pumping out the points whether Durant was in the lineup or not, averaging almost 35 points a game this month and topping his scoring Over/Under in six of those seven games.
"He’s posted outputs of 28, 32, and 30 in the past three games against stiffer competition despite a downtick in 3-point success and fewer trips to the foul line. Booker is a collective 3-for-12 from distance during this skid after connecting on 16 of 30 from beyond the arc in the first four games this month ...
"That awful Orlando defense is just what Booker needs to find his touch from deep, keep the points piling up, and get Phoenix back in the win column. He’s been logging major minutes with Durant down and will see his share of touches and takes, going Over his point total once again."
