Nets vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 7

Nets vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
• Coverage: YES and FDSFL

The Brooklyn Nets (11-22) are just 2-point underdogs against the Orlando Magic (20-17) at Barclays Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES and FDSFL. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5.

Nets vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Nets vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (54.8%)

Nets vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have covered the spread 15 times in 37 games with a set spread.
• The Nets have played 33 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Magic games have gone over the total 19 times out of 33 chances this season.
• Nets games this year have gone over the total in 14 of 33 opportunities (42.4%).
• Against the spread, Orlando has fared better at home, covering eight times in 18 home games, and seven times in 19 road games.
• In terms of over/unders, the Magic hit the over less consistently in home games, as they've eclipsed the total nine times in 18 opportunities this season (50%). On the road, they have hit the over 10 times in 19 opportunities (52.6%).
• Brooklyn's winning percentage against the spread at home is .389 (7-10-1). On the road, it is .533 (8-5-2).
• Nets games have gone above the over/under 38.9% of the time at home (seven of 18), and 46.7% of the time away (seven of 15).

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane averages 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
• Anthony Black averages 15.6 points, 4.1 boards and 3.8 assists.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Jalen Suggs' numbers on the season are 15 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 33.1% from downtown, with an average of 1.9 made 3-pointers.

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Nets.
• The Nets get 13.5 points per game from Nic Claxton, plus 7.8 boards and 4.2 assists.
• Per game, Noah Clowney provides the Nets 13.2 points, 3.9 boards and 1.8 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Day'Ron Sharpe averages 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He is making 60.5% of his shots from the floor.
• The Nets get 9.9 points per game from Egor Demin, plus 3.3 boards and 3.4 assists.

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