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The Philadelphia 76ers opened as a -5 road favorite versus the Orlando Magic. This line had only shifted occasionally to the 5.5.
Opening Line Trend
We're not seeing any trends coming out of the -5 to -5.5 range. We do detect a 3-point overlay however.
Recent Head to Head
The Sixers are 9-1 in the last ten games versus Orlando. All but one of those games were won by more than the current spread of 5.
Back to Back
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Recent Performance
Winners and Whiners writes: "Orlando does not have a post defender that can stop (Joel) Embiid here, the big man could very realistically go for 50 again. Even if he doesn't, the 76ers will still roll."
Embiid scored 41 points for the second straight game and added 10 assists and seven rebounds to lead the 76ers to their third consecutive win, a 126-121 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
Also of note, the 76ers are coming off wins against three decent teams.
Orlando has struggled of late, winning just three of their last ten games.
Top Cappers
Top handicappers are on the 76ers.
Injuries and Other Notes
The 76ers are hit the most in this one but their bench has been filling in the void nicely.
Kelly Oubre Jr., Patrick Beverley, Mo Bamba, Marcus Morris Sr., and Paul Reed have all been solid filling in for the injured stars.
Philadelphia 76ers
SG De'Anthony Melton (OUT - back)
PF Robert Covington (OUT - knee)
C Mo Bamba (OUT - knee)
PF Kenneth Lofton Jr. (OUT - shoulder)
PG Jaden Springer (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
Orlando Magic
SF Franz Wagner (OUT - ankle)
SG Gary Harris (OUT - calf)
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
