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Game Preview Orlando Magic @ San Antonio Spurs
The Orlando Magic travel to Texas to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, December 3. This matchup features two of the youngest teams in the NBA, both focused on long-term development but showcasing intriguing talent.
Orlando has surprised the league early in the season with a strong record, powered by elite defense and a maturing core built around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Magic have become a sneaky playoff contender in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Spurs are still deep in the rebuilding phase but have given fans hope with the emergence of Victor Wembanyama. While wins are rare, San Antonio continues to experiment with rotations and build chemistry around their generational prospect.
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Odds and Key Information
Oddsmakers list Orlando as 5.5-point road favorites, with a total around 221. The Magic’s elite defense often keeps totals lower, while the Spurs rank near the bottom of the league in scoring efficiency.
Orlando has won 8 of its last 10, while San Antonio is 1-9 over the same span.
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Orlando Magic Outlook
Orlando enters with confidence, led by a well-balanced attack and the second-best defensive rating in the NBA. Banchero is averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and continues to evolve as a playmaker. Wagner adds perimeter versatility and scoring depth, while Jalen Suggs has taken a leap as a defender.
The Magic’s identity is clear: slow the pace, limit mistakes, and grind down opponents. They allow just 107.9 points per game—ranking in the top five—and are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games.
This young roster is thriving with continuity and coaching stability, and they’ve dominated weaker opponents like the Spurs this season.
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San Antonio Spurs Outlook
The Spurs continue to showcase Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 19.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks. His highlight plays and rim protection are a nightly staple, but his impact hasn’t translated into wins yet.
San Antonio ranks bottom five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Their turnover rate is high, and they give up too many open looks from deep. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell provide scoring, but the lack of structure and defensive execution remains a problem.
The Spurs are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 0-5 ATS at home over that stretch.
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Key Matchup
Victor Wembanyama vs Paolo Banchero offers a marquee battle between two future All-Stars. Wemby’s length and shot-blocking will test Banchero’s physical post play and face-up game.
The edge likely goes to Orlando’s overall team structure and defense, as they’ve executed at a far higher level than San Antonio this season.
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Betting Trends
- Magic are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games
- Spurs are 1-9 ATS in their last 10
- Under has hit in 7 of Orlando’s last 9
- Over is 5-2 in San Antonio’s last 7
- Magic are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings
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Prediction
Orlando has the defensive tools and offensive consistency to control this game. San Antonio continues to struggle with turnovers and interior defense—two areas where Orlando can capitalize.
Unless Wembanyama posts a breakout performance, the Magic should pull away in the second half.
Projected Score:
Magic 108, Spurs 99
Spread Pick: Magic -5.5
Total Lean: Under 221
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