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Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026
Orlando gets a rare “home” feel in Berlin, with Moe Wagner, Franz Wagner, and Tristan da Silva playing in front of a friendly crowd at Uber Arena. It’s a real edge if this turns into a momentum game, because energy swings faster on a neutral floor when one team is clearly being backed.
The other swing is availability. Franz Wagner is trending back, while Memphis is monitoring Ja Morant as a game-time call. When Morant is limited or out, the Grizzlies’ late-game creation becomes more possessions-by-committee, and that matters against a set defense.
This is also a spot where the market can overreact to the venue. The handicap stays the same: who wins the half-court minutes, who protects the ball, and who generates easier shots when the pace slows.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | +176 | +5 (-110) | O 229.5 (-110) |
| Orlando Magic | -210 | -5 (-110) | U 229.5 (-110) |
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Form
Memphis comes in needing cleaner offensive possessions. When the Grizzlies get loose with the ball, they give away the one thing that travels, which is shot volume. That’s been the difference between competitive fourth quarters and games where they are chasing.
If Morant plays, Memphis has a clear late-game organizer. If he doesn’t, the Grizzlies have to win through structure: set the table early, avoid live-ball turnovers, and keep Orlando from getting easy points off mistakes.
For recent results, splits, and game logs, use the Memphis Grizzlies team page. Injury Report: Morant is a key game-time decision.
Orlando Magic Betting Form
Orlando’s form is tied to two things: defense and the Wagner minutes. When the Magic are connected defensively, they can win stretches without needing perfect shooting. Getting Franz Wagner back raises their half-court ceiling, and Moe Wagner returning gives them another scoring look off the bench.
The “Berlin factor” matters most if Orlando plays downhill early. If the Magic can get a lead, the crowd can amplify pressure possessions and make Memphis work a little harder to settle in.
For team context and trends, see the Orlando Magic team page. Injury Report: monitor final statuses, especially with returnees and minute limits.
Los Angeles Lakers
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Charlotte Hornets
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Jan 15, 2026 22:40 EST
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-189
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+160
Golden State Warriors
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New York Knicks
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Jan 15, 2026 22:10 EST
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Atlanta Hawks
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+4.00 -110
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Matchup Breakdown
This number is telling you Orlando is the steadier team right now, and the venue adds a small bonus. The bigger basketball edge is that Orlando can dictate the half-court script with defense, while Memphis needs efficient possessions to avoid letting the Magic set their shell and force tough looks.
If Memphis covers +5, it usually shows up in the turnover margin. The Grizzlies need to keep the game from becoming a series of Orlando runouts and scramble threes. That also connects directly to the total, because sloppy possessions are what turn a normal 229.5 into a game that clears early.
For Orlando, the path is simpler. Win the “easy points” category, protect the paint without over-helping, and let their creators decide late. If Morant is limited, that advantage becomes larger in the final six minutes.
Berlin note: Uber Arena is built for big-event atmosphere, and it’s a 17,000-seat setting that can feel like a true home crowd for the German core.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Orlando because the market is pricing their defensive baseline plus a slight venue boost, and Memphis still has a fragile offensive profile when ball security slips. If Morant is cleared and looks normal, +5 becomes more playable. If he’s limited or out, Orlando has the cleaner closing profile.
Best Bet: Magic -5 (-110)
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