Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Preview, Odds, Prediction and Picks for Monday, October 27th, 2025
It’s a new week in the NBA, and the action gets started out east with an Eastern Conference showdown between the Orlando Magic (1-2) and the Philadelphia 76ers (2-0). We’ve got you covered with our Magic vs. 76ers prediction. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Read on for free NBA picks on this game, and check out that link for other game breakdowns.
Magic Drop Second Straight Game
The Orlando Magic have established themselves as a team that should be taken seriously in the Eastern Conference. Coach Jamahl Mosley and his Magic made the playoffs for a second consecutive season in 2024-25, and now they’re trying to get over the hump and make it out of the first round. But for now, the focus is on the 2025-26 campaign. The Magic are out to a 1-2 start. They toppled the Heat (125-121) in the opener, but have since dropped back-to-back games against the Hawks (111-107) and Bulls (110-98), more recently. Orlando comes into the new week at 0-3 ATS and they’ve gone 2-1 to the under.
Orlando is on the heels of a 110-98 home loss to Chicago on Saturday, where the Magic failed to cover as 6.5-point home favorites. The Magic were better in rebounding (53 to 46) and the teams split the turnover battle (20-20). The Bulls held the edge in both field goal rate (47.0% to 39.1%) and three-point shooting (37.0% to 12.5%). Individually, Paulo Banchero led the way with a double-double, logging 24 points and 10 rebounds.
- Orlando is averaging 110.0 points per game, which is the 27th-most in the Association.
- The Magic are currently ranked 23rd in field goal rate (44.1%) and 30th in three-point shooting (27.6%).
- Defensively, they are sixth in efficiency, conceding 107.3 points per 100 possessions.
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76ers Stay Perfect, Move to 2-0
We’re now in the third year of the Nick Nurse era in Philly, and his Philadelphia 76ers have yet to make it past the first round of the playoffs through two seasons. They’re already dealing with some early-season injuries in 2025-26, as both F Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee) have been ruled out for Monday’s game. The Sixers are 2-0 out of the gate, notching wins over the Celtics (117-116) and the Hornets (125-121). They’ve gone 1-1 ATS and 2-0 to the over. As for the season-long outlook, Philadelphia is priced at -310 to make the playoffs and +3000 to win the NBA title.
Philadelphia was a 4.5-point home favorite against Charlotte on Saturday, but they didn’t cover in the slim four-point win. Tyrese Maxey paved the way in the win, dropping 28 points on a 7-20 (35%) shooting night. From the team level, the 76ers held edges in three-point shooting (46.2% to 38.1%) and turnovers (15 to 17), while the Hornets were better in field goal rate (48.3% to 47.1%) and rebounding (45 to 40).
- The 76ers are scoring 121.0 points per game, which is the 10th-most in the NBA.
- They own a field goal rate of 46.5% (15th), while cashing a league-leading 43.0% of their triples.
- Philadelphia’s defense is 18th in efficiency, allowing 112.1 points per 100 possessions.
Magic vs. 76ers Pick
Spread Pick for Magic vs. 76ers
- Philadelphia 76ers +3.5 (-105) (5 units)
I was hoping to get a favorable number and play the Magic in this spot against the Embiid-less and George-less 76ers, but I just don’t trust this Orlando squad laying more than a full possession on the road. The Sixers are certainly used to playing without both injury-prone players. The Magic are just 1-2 SU this season, suffering losses to mediocre teams like the Hawks (111-107) and Bulls (110-98), more recently.
Furthermore, this Orlando defense hasn’t been as overpowering as we’ve become accustomed to in recent years. They’re allowing 114.0 points per game. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is 2-0 out of the gate, and with a rising star like Tyrese Maxey (34.0 PPG, 7.5 APG) leading the charge, I think it’s worth backing them at home. Philadelphia has won 12 out of the last 14 meetings in this series, but I’ll play it safe and take the points with the 76ers.
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Over/Under Pick for Magic vs. 76ers
- Under 225.5 (-105) (5 units)
A total in the mid-220s for a Magic game is outrageously high, even if they are going through some early-season defensive struggles. This is a unit that ranked second in the Association in defensive efficiency last season, allowing only 106.8 points per 100 possessions. They were also 28th in pace last season, using only 98.6 possessions per game.
On the offensive side, the Magic’s shooting woes have carried over into the new campaign. They’re dead last in three-point shooting (27.6%) to start the year. The absence of Joel Embiid and Paul George should hinder the 76ers’ offense as well. I’m playing the under, which has cashed in four out of the last five meetings between the teams.
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