A Boxing Day matchup features two Eastern Conference contenders going head-to-head, but a slew of injuries is likely to result in a low-scoring affair at the Kia Center.
Orlando’s top scorers Paulo Banchero and Franz Wagner are both injured, while Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier are question marks for Miami. With so much star power on the sideline and each team boasting strong defense, my Heat vs. Magic predictions are all in on the Under. Orlando is now missing both of its top two scorers, as Banchero and Wagner account for 50% of the team’s point production. That’s been apparent over this past week, as the Magic are averaging just 104.
Both teams also rank in the Top 10 in defensive rating, with Orlando sitting third and Miami in 10th . The Magic have cashed the Under in three of their last four games, and the Under is also 3-2 in the Heat’s last five. is averaging a team-high 23.9 ppg this season, and the star guard has even seen a slight bump in December . The Heat point guard has reached 23+ points in eight of his last 12 contests and should have free rein with the ball if Butler is out.
Tonight’s total opened at 208.5, with the Under having cashed in eight of Orlando’s last 12 home games.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
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