Magic vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 7

The Orlando Magic (20-17) face the Brooklyn Nets (11-22) on January 7, 2026 on YES and FDSFL. Wednesday's matchup between the Magic and the Nets features the Magic as slim 2-point favorites. The game's over/under is 220.5.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Magic-Nets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Magic vs. Nets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
• TV: YES and FDSFL
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Magic vs. Nets Prediction

ATS Pick: Magic (- 2)
O/U Pick: Over (220.5)
Score Prediction: Magic 116 - Nets 113

Magic vs. Nets Betting Insights

• Out of 37 games thus far this year, the Magic have played 27 with more than 220.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• The Nets games have gone over 220.5 total points scored in 17 of 33 total matchups this season.
• These two teams average a combined 226.4 points per game, 5.9 more points than the total of 220.5 set for this game.
• The Magic and the Nets have seen their opponents average a combined 9.4 more points per game than the point total of 220.5 set for this matchup.
• Orlando has been victorious in 16, or 59.3%, of the 27 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Brooklyn has come away with 10 wins in the 32 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Orlando has come out on top in its one head-to-head matchup against Brooklyn.
• The Nets hold a 1-0 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Magic.

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic have gone 5-5 in their past 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread in that span.
• Orlando and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.6 points over its last 10 games, 10.1 more than the 220.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Magic's 37 games this season, they have 15 wins against the spread.
• This season, Orlando has an against the spread record of 8-15 in its 23 games as a favorite of 2 points or more.
• The Magic have gone over the point total in 57.6% of their opportunities this year (19 times over 33 games with a set point total).
• The Magic score 116.9 points per game, just 2.6 more points than the 114.3 the Nets give up.
• Orlando has a 12-8 record against the spread and a 15-5 record overall when scoring more than 114.3 points.
• The Magic make 46.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.8 percentage points lower than the Nets have allowed to their opponents (48.7%).
• The Magic sport a better record against the spread in home games (8-10-0) than they do in away games (7-12-0).
• Orlando has exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (50%) than games on the road (52.6%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Magic have taken 10 of 15 games at home, good for a .667 winning percentage. They have won six of 12 games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane averages 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Anthony Black posts 15.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Paolo Banchero puts up 20.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest, shooting 45.3% from the floor and 26.5% from downtown with 1.0 made 3-pointers per game.
• Wendell Carter Jr. posts 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest, shooting 51.2% from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jalen Suggs averages 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Magic Player Props

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets have gone 5-5 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-4-1 record against the spread in that span.
• Brooklyn has averaged a total of 221.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.3 greater than this game's total of 220.5.
• In the Nets' 33 games this season, they have 15 wins against the spread.
• Brooklyn has been underdogs by 2 points or more 31 times this year and are 13-15-3 ATS in those contests.
• Nets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 14 times in 33 opportunities (42.4%).
• The Nets score an average of 109.5 points per game, 6.1 fewer points than the 115.6 the Magic give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 115.6 points, Brooklyn is 7-1 against the spread and 6-2 overall.
• The Nets' 45.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.7 percentage points lower than the Magic have given up to their opponents (47.7%).
• This year, the Nets are 7-10-1 at home against the spread (.389 winning percentage). On the road, they are 8-5-2 ATS (.533).
• Looking at the over/under, Brooklyn's games have gone over less frequently at home (seven of 18, 38.9%) than on the road (seven of 15, 46.7%).

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. delivers 25.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game for the Nets.
• The Nets are receiving 13.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game from Nic Claxton this year.
• The Nets are getting 13.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Noah Clowney this season.
• Day'Ron Sharpe is averaging 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. He is draining 60.5% of his shots from the field.
• Egor Demin is averaging 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is draining 39.1% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per contest.

Nets Player Props

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