Nets vs. Magic odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 NBA picks, October 25 best bets by proven model

The Orlando Magic (1-0) look to carry their momentum from a 116-97 opening victory over the Miami Heat when they play the Brooklyn Nets (0-1) on Friday night. The Nets are coming off a 120-116 to the Hawks in which Brooklyn was outscored, 69-61, in the second half. The Magic used a 39-18 third quarter to pull away over Miami as Brooklyn will need a focused approach coming out of halftime to avoid a similar fate.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. Orlando is an 11.5-point favorite in the latest Magic vs. Nets odds, while the over/under is 215.5 points, per SportsLine consensus. Before entering any Nets vs. Magic picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six seasons. The model ended the 2023-24 season on a sizzling 94-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning more than $2,800 in the process. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns.  

The model has set its sights on Orlando vs. Brooklyn. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Nets:

• Nets vs. Magic spread: Magic -11.5
• Nets vs. Magic over/under: 215.5 points
• Nets vs. Magic money line: Magic -621, Nets +449
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Why the Nets can cover

Cameron Thomas had one of the most dominant performances in the league during the opening week, scoring 36 points on Wednesday. The 23-year-old averaged a career-high 22.5 points per game in his third NBA season last year and showed off his range in the season opener. Thomas made 7 of 13 (53.8%) 3-pointers and shot 51.9% from the field. Jalen Wilson, a 6-foot-6 forward, added 16 points on Wednesday in his second NBA season. He’s only scored more than 16 points once in his career. and WIlson could add depth in Brooklyn if he builds off the opening performance.

Ben Simmons, who has battled injuries throughout his seven-year career, showed promise with six points, five rebounds and eight assists over 24 minutes on Wednesday. Simmons is healthy to begin the season and if the Nets can receive contributions from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, that could provide a significant boost. The Nets went 2-2 against the Magic last season and only lost one of the contests by double digits. Given their health to begin the season, the Nets can certainly stay within the spread on Friday. See which team to pick here. 

Why the Magic can cover

The Magic opened the season with a 19-point victory over the Heat despite being 2-point underdogs. After having the best against-the-spread (ATS) record (55-34) in the NBA last season, Orlando is crushing the spread from the opening tip. Orlando went 22-6 ATS as the home favorite last season and returns a similar lineup, including its top six leading scorers. The Magic were one of the biggest surprises in the NBA last season, finishing 47-35 after going 34-48 the year before, but Orlando won’t be sneaking up on teams this season.

The emergence of Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is a significant reason for Orlando’s improvement. He averaged 22.6 ppg last year in his second NBA season and if opening night is any indication, he’ll be even better this year. The 21-year-old had 33 points and 11 rebounds in the season opener and will be a tough matchup for Brooklyn to try and contain. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Nets vs. Magic picks

The model has simulated Magic vs. Nets 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 70% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Nets vs. Magic, and which side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Magic vs. Nets spread you need to jump on, all from the model that was on a 94-61 roll on top-rated NBA picks last season, and find out.