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The Nets (+230), on the other hand, are huge underdogs and look attractive on paper. Orlando's core has been intact for longer and despite the long layoff, that could be an advantage here. William Hill lists Orlando as a seven-point favorite, while the over-under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 212 in the latest Nets vs. Magic odds. Bet now!Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. 9:11 am ETI agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter. But they’ll essentially be fielding a team resembling more of a G-League roster as several players have opted out after dealing with coronavirus. For all of its strengths, Orlando struggles as a perimeter shooting team, which plays into Brooklyn's hands.
Orlando Magic (30-35) at Brooklyn Nets (30-34) NBA Basketball: Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:30 pm (HP Field House) The Line: Brooklyn Nets +7 -- Over/Under: 211.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Orlando excels at forcing turnovers and as a top-five team in both defensive rebounding and foul avoidance, the Magic have plenty of strengths to rely on in this matchup. NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Offensively, Orlando is very effective at avoiding turnovers, with the Nets sporting the NBA's worst defensive turnover rate.SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, with LeVert and CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. The Magic have the much healthier, deeper roster, which also leads to an edge in cohesion. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe.