In this multi-conference battle between two teams with mirror records so far, the third-best in the West San Antonio Spurs (6-2), looking to extend their current winning streak, are hosting the fourth-worse in the East and struggling Orlando Magic (2-6), who have won only once in their last seven games.

Date/Time: 11-04-2018, 19:00 EDT

Spread: San Antonio Spurs -9

Total: +207.5

San Antonio Spurs have a 6-2 record (5-3 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the third place of the West. They have won five of their last six matches and in their last game they won at home against the Pelicans with a 109-95 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by DeMar DeRozan with 27.6 ppg, adding 5.4 boards and a team high 6.9 dimes per game. He is followed by LaMarcus Aldridge with 20.8 ppg and a team high 9.5 boards per game.

Orlando Magic have a 2-6 record (3-5 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the 12th place of the East. They have lost six of their last seven matches and in their last game they lost at home against the Clippers with a 95-120 score, not beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Nikola Vucevic with 19 ppg, adding 4.1 dimes and a team high 10.9 boards per game. He is followed by Evan Fournier with 15.6 ppg and 4 dimes per game, while Aaron Gordon adds 14 ppg and 7.9 boards per game.

In their two meetings last season each team won at home (Spurs by 36 points and Magic by 27). Spurs have a 4-1 home record this season, while the Magic are 1-2 on the road. Spurs are better both offensively, scoring 113.9 ppg to Magic’s league-low of 99.9 and defensively, allowing 110.8 ppg to Magic’s 111.9 ppg. They also have better percentages both in field goals (46.61% to 41.41%) and in 3-pointers (38.55% to 30.04%). Spurs are better in turnovers committed (11.6 to 13.4), in boards grabbed (45.6 to 45.2) and in dimes made (24.9 to 24.4). Spurs are superior to the Magic and the absolute favorite. Vegas odds give them a -9 spread and expect them to beat the odds for an easy home victory.

Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction: San Antonio Spurs -9 (-109)

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