Magic vs. Grizzlies betting: NBA preview for Jan. 15

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The Memphis Grizzlies (17-22) are 4.5-point underdogs as they look to stop a three-game road slide when they take on the Orlando Magic (22-18) on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Uber Arena. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5 points.

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Magic vs. Grizzlies betting lines

  • Magic odds to win: -209
  • Grizzlies odds to win: +173
  • Spread: Magic (-4.5)
  • Total: 228.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Florida
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Magic Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Orlando has covered the spread nine times at home and is 13-7 in home contests.
  • Orlando’s record against the spread is 3-8 when playing as 4.5-point favorites or more at home this year.
  • The Magic have hit the over in 10 of their 20 home games this season with a set over/under (50%).
  • Orlando and its opponents have averaged a total of 230.1 points per home contest this season, 1.6 points greater than this game’s projected total.

Magic Recent Trends

  • The Magic have covered the spread three times in their last 10 contests while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Magic and their opponents have hit the over in four of those 10 games.
  • The last 10 Magic games averaged 229.1 total points, 0.6 more points than this matchup’s point total.
  • The Magic’s per-game scoring average during their past 10 games is 2.8 points lower than their season-long average.

Magic Betting Records

  • The Magic have won 18 of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (62.1%).
  • When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -209 or shorter, Orlando has gone 9-6 (60% win percentage).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Magic have an implied win probability of 67.6%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.8 (18th in NBA) 47.6 (22nd) 44.6 (11th) 43.4 (12th) 26.3 (14th) 13.6 (10th)

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Grizzlies Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Grizzlies have an 8-11 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 8-11 overall in those contests.
  • The Grizzlies have a 0-1 record ATS in road games this year when playing as 4.5-point underdogs or more.
  • On the road this year, Grizzlies games have gone over the set point total six times.
  • Recent performance hints at an edge to the Grizzlies to beat the total. This year their road games averaged a total of 234.9 points per contest.

Grizzlies Recent Trends

  • The Grizzlies are 4-6 overall and 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 contests.
  • The Grizzlies and their opponents have combined to hit the over in five of the past 10 games.
  • The Grizzlies’ past 10 outings have ended with an average of 234.8 points scored. That’s 6.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • During the past 10 games, the Grizzlies are scoring 116.8 points per game compared to their 114.9 season average.

Grizzlies Betting Records

  • Memphis has won six, or 25%, of the 24 games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • This season, the Grizzlies have won four of their 16 games, or 25%, when they’re the underdog by at least +173 on the moneyline.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 36.6% chance of a victory for the Grizzlies.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.3 (27th in NBA) 46.3 (10th) 46.6 (third) 44.7 (19th) 29 (fifth) 14.9 (25th)
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