Odds, tips and predictions for Orlando Magic at Miami Heat

The Orlando magic And Miami Heat meet on Wednesday to open their 2024-25 season. Meeting point at the Kaseya Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Magic vs. Heat Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Heat won 3-1 last season

Orlando comes into the game having performed well above expectations last season and acquired the veteran G Kentavious Caldwell Pope in free agency. The Magic are also moving Jalen suggests is moving to take over the point guard position full-time, a move that fans are eagerly anticipating. The star duo from F Paolo Banchero and F Franz Wagner has great expectations this season.

Miami is optimistic about the 2024-25 season after disappointing most of last season due to injuries. Fans are optimistic about C Bam Adebayo the strengthening of his offensive role, especially after his play during the Olympic Games, and about the expected development of F Jaime Jacquez. There's a lot of pressure on F's shoulders Jimmy Butler to stay healthy and perform well this regular season before entering free agency next offseason.

Magic at Heat odds

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Moneyline (ML): Magic +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Heat -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the Spread (ATS): Magic +1.5 (-105) | Heat -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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G Josh Richardson (heel) out

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Magic at Heat tips and predictions

forecast

Magic 104, Heat 101

Money line

BET MAGIC (+105).

As things stand, Orlando is a slightly better team than Miami, and while I expect some growing pains with moving Suggs to full-time point guard, those pains are alleviated by Banchero's playmaking ability. I also expect Wagner's 3-point shooting to be better than last year, which will help Orlando's offense enough to get the win and provide coverage here.

Against the spread

HAPPEN.

I like to see the Magic get the win, but I'm not a fan of doubling a team's ML and run line bets. I recommend betting on the plus-money money line, but if you're okay with doubling down and need a little protection, you can split the units between here and the ML.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 208.5 (-110).

Both teams are outstanding defensively and with both teams healthy to start the season, those defenses will be on full display. I also expect Orlando's defense to be better with KCP now on the roster, and I don't think either offense is strong enough to make the over a real possibility.

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