The Orlando Magic will face the Philadelphia 76ers in a 2025 NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to rebound from recent losses, with the Magic holding a 10-8 record and the 76ers at 9-7. Key injuries will impact both sides, including Paolo Banchero out for Orlando and Joel Embiid sidelined for Philadelphia.
The Orlando Magic (10-8, third in the Southeast Division) head to Philadelphia after a 138-129 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. They are 3-5 on the road this season. The Philadelphia 76ers (9-7, third in the Atlantic Division) also fell short, losing 127-117 to Miami that day, and hold a 5-4 home record.
Injuries loom large for both teams. For the 76ers, VJ Edgecombe (calf), Joel Embiid (knee), and Paul George (ankle) are out. Orlando will be without Paolo Banchero (groin). The game tips off at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
The Magic lead the all-time series 83-54, but the 76ers won their first meeting this season 136-124 on Oct. 27, combining for 260 points. Current odds list Orlando as a 3.5-point favorite with a moneyline of -163, Philadelphia at +138, and an over/under of 227.5 points.
Betting models offer mixed predictions. SportsLine's model, which simulated the game 10,000 times, leans over the total, projecting 234 points. It notes the Magic have gone over in their last six games and seven of their past 10, while the 76ers have hit over in their past two. Conversely, FanDuel Research favors the under, citing Orlando's improved defense (13th in rating over past 10 games, allowing 112.4 points per game in last 12) and Philadelphia's recent offensive slump (111.0 points per game over previous seven). Both teams rank in the bottom half for pace, with Philly 25th and Orlando 20th.
Pickswise highlights Franz Wagner as a key player for the Magic without Banchero, recommending over 11.5 rebounds plus assists at +108. Wagner has averaged nearly seven rebounds in November, and the 76ers rank 22nd in opponent assists over their last 10 games.
