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Orlando (10-8) at Philadelphia (9-7)
- When: Nov 25 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- TV: NBC/Peacock
Orlando vs Philadelphia Preview & Prediction
Spread: Orlando -2.0
Moneyline: Orlando (-130)
Total: 228.0
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Breakdown
The Sixers enter this matchup trying to stop their maddening habit of yo-yo performances. Nine straight games alternating wins and losses is the ultimate coin-flip trend, and Philadelphia has yet to stack two victories since the season’s opening burst.
Their latest outing was another frustrating episode, falling 127 to 117 to Miami despite Tyrese Maxey emptying the tank again. He gutted through a sore shoulder and dropped 27, continuing his elite start as the Sixers lean heavily on him with Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre and VJ Edgecombe all still battling injuries.
Nick Nurse is juggling lineups like a man trying to solve a puzzle with half the pieces missing. Paul George is still finding rhythm after injury, and rookie Jared McCain just had his first legitimately strong effort. Andre Drummond was a monster against Miami with 24 rebounds, but the Sixers still looked disjointed.
The lack of consistency, chemistry and available bodies makes Philadelphia dangerous for bettors in the wrong way. When they hit, they hit. When they miss, it’s spectacular.
Orlando Magic Betting Breakdown
The Magic snapped a strong six-of-seven run with a loss at Boston where their undermanned roster got shredded by a blistering shooting night. With Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. all out, Orlando still hung tough thanks to a surprise eruption from Jett Howard, who dropped 30.
Jamahl Mosley was happy with the fight, but he was not happy with the defense, especially a second quarter where Boston lit them up for 48. Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane produced, but the Magic simply didn’t have enough answers without their front-line talent.
Orlando’s identity hangs on defense and physicality. Without their usual anchors, they’re forced into track meets they don’t want to run.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
This matchup smelled like chaos the first time these teams met, and it projects the same again. Orlando is favored for a reason, but their injury list remains long, and Philadelphia at home tends to punch back even when undermanned.
With both teams missing key defensive players and the Sixers pushing pace behind Maxey, this feels more like a matchup defined by scoring runs rather than stops.
Final Score: 76ers 114, Magic 111
Lean: Philadelphia (+110)
Total: Under 228.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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