The Phoenix Suns will face the Orlando Magic on Sunday at Kia Center in Orlando. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Suns winning the first matchup. Phoenix is currently in sixth place in the Western Conference after losing their last game to the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Devin Booker had a season-high 62 points with five rebounds and four assists. Meanwhile, the Magic are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The team is coming off a narrow 107-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Prediction
The Suns snapped their seven-game winning streak and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 contests. Their net rating over this period is in the top 10 with +4.2, which includes an offensive rating of 122.3 and a defensive rating of 118.0. They are 12–8 on the road. Meanwhile, the Magic have lost two in a row, are 3.7 in their last 10 games and are 14-7 at home. They rank lowest in the league in 3-point shooting at 34.0%. Their net rating is +0.2, which includes an 112.5 offensive rating and an 112.2 defensive rating.
Starting lineup
The likely starting lineup for the Suns will include Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Kevin Durant and if Jufuf Nurkic doesn’t play center, Drew Eubanks will take his place. For the Magic, the likely starting lineup will be Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagnar, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.
Betting tips & Prediction
Devin Booker is averaging 28.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists on 38% from 3-point range. His point prop is set at over/under 30.5 and is favorable to surpass or reach this mark. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is averaging 28.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists. His point prop is set at over/under 27.5 and is favorable to surpass or reach this mark.
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The Suns are favorites to win the upcoming contest against the Magic, as they are entering the road game with a series of dominant performances. The Magic, who are facing defensive challenges, are expected to face tough competition against Durant and Booker.
