The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers face off in a primetime showdown at 7 p.m. ET on Friday. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the 76ers as 5-point favorites, while the over/under is 222.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the 76ers are 23-6 with Joel Embiid in the lineup. The reigning MVP is the fulcrum of Philadelphia's offense, and the 76ers score almost 1.2 points per possession. The 76ers lead the NBA in free throw creation, averaging 27.2 attempts per game, and Philadelphia is also shooting 83.7% at the free throw line. The 76ers also rank in the top five of the league in turnover rate (12.4%) and fast break points (16.6 per game).

The model also knows the Magic are stout and aggressive on defense. Orlando is allowing only 1.11 points per possession this season, ranking in the top three of the NBA in defensive efficiency. The Magic force 16.3 turnovers per game, a top-five mark in the league, and Orlando also averages more than eight steals per contest. Orlando also closes possessions well on the defensive glass, securing 72.7% of available defensive rebounds.

Now, it has set its sights on 76ers vs. Magic. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread is the better value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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