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The Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Tuesday NBA action. Philadelphia enters at 9-7 after an overtime win against Milwaukee, while Orlando sits at 10-8 following a loss to Boston. Bettors will weigh the Magic’s free-throw dominance against the 76ers’ perimeter shooting in this Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando opened as slight favorites, reflecting their offensive consistency and Philadelphia’s injury concerns. See full NBA odds for market movement. Orlando fell 138-129 to Boston despite Jett Howard’s 30-point performance. Franz Wagner and Noah Penda added scoring depth. The Magic average 118.3 points per game (14th) and lead the NBA in free throws made (24.8 per game). Defensively, they allow 114.9 points per game (14th) and rank first

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Tuesday NBA action. The Lakers enter at 12-4 riding a four-game win streak, while the Clippers sit at 5-12 after a loss to Cleveland. Bettors will weigh the Lakers’ offensive efficiency against the Clippers’ perimeter shooting in this city rivalry clash. Los Angeles opened as home favorites, reflecting their strong record and the Clippers’ inconsistency. See full NBA odds for market movement. The Clippers fell 120-105 to Cleveland despite Ivica Zubac’s 33-point, 18-rebound effort. Kawhi Leonard returned with 20 points after missing 10 games, while James Harden remains the primary scoring threat. Harden’s 55-point explosion against Charlotte showcased their perimeter potential, as the Clippers shoot 36.4% from

The LIU Sharks travel to Great Southern Bank Arena on Monday night to meet a Missouri State team that has started strong at home and remains a step ahead offensively through the first two weeks of the season. Both teams aim to establish rhythm before conference play ramps up, with LIU sitting at 3-3 and Missouri State at 3-2. The LIU Sharks rely heavily on pace and perimeter creation, while the Missouri State Bears lean on interior finishing and a strong scoring core that has produced efficiency at home. The spread opened at Missouri State -5.5, with an over/under of 142.5, reflecting a matchup featuring two teams capable of scoring in bursts. Additional context for the national picture is available

James Madison travels south for a nonconference matchup against a Florida International team looking to extend its unbeaten home start. The Dukes enter at 3-3, showing strong home form but struggling on the road. The Golden Panthers sit at 2-2 and have built early-season momentum behind explosive scoring and improved rebounding. The James Madison Dukes aim to secure their first true road win, while the Florida International Golden Panthers seek to push above .500 behind their aggressive pace and high-volume shot profile. Oddsmakers opened FIU at -2.5 with the total at 153.5, reflecting a matchup defined by pace contrast and perimeter scoring potential. The neutral tournament environment earlier in the week offered little predictive value, making this a fresh spot