- The 76ers (-1.5) are favored over the Magic (+105) despite being without Joel Embiid who underwent surgery for appendicitis.
- The Warriors (+185) are just 1-3 against the Clippers (-5.5) this season and have gone 15-26 on the road.
PHILADELPHIA – The first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament wraps up with a coast to coast double header, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Orlando Magic at 7:30 PM EST.
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | +1.5 (-105) | +105 | O 223.5 (-110) |
| 76ers | -1.5 (-115) | -125 | U 223.5 (-110) |
Philadelphia is a slight home favorite at legal sports betting sites, beating out Orlando for the seventh spot on the last day of the regular season due to a tie-breaker, as both teams finished at 45-37.
The 76ers will be without former league MVP Joel Embiid after undergoing surgery for appendicitis just under a week ago.
However, they will have Paul George available, who missed two of the team’s first three matchups against the Magic this season. Since returning to the lineup in late March, George has averaged 21 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 41.5% from three.
The Magic had won five straight games to end the regular season before suffering a loss to the Celtics’ backups, dropping them down to the eighth spot and losing home court advantage for their first play-in game.
Though neither team has very much positive momentum coming into the game, lean towards Philadelphia to cover the spread, given the fact that they’re at home and the Magic seem to be spiraling out of control.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | +5.5 (-110) | +185 | O 222.0 (-110) |
| Clippers | -5.5 (-110) | -225 | U 222.0 (-110) |
The Clippers are favored by five and a half points against the Warriors at NBA betting sites, continuing the trend of the higher seed being favored in the play-in.
Los Angeles has gone 31-19 since January 1st, the tenth best record in the league during that span.
In that same time, the Warriors have gone 19-29, good for the 11th worst record in the league.
The Clippers won the season series 3-1, though both teams have gone through major roster reconstruction and have dealt with injuries impacting the majority of those games.
Still, LA is the clear favorite at legal california sportsbooks due to their recent success and overall talent led by Kawhi Leonard, who’s averaged just under 28 points per game on near 50/40/90 splits.
Additionally, the Warriors have gone just 15-26 on the road this season and just 8-12 in 20 road games with Stephen Curry in the lineup.
