Who’s Playing
Memphis @ Orlando
Current Records: Memphis 36-18; Orlando 12-41
What to Know
The Orlando Magic will be returning home after a two-game road trip. After a few days’ rest for both teams, they and the Memphis Grizzlies will meet up at 5 p.m. ET Feb. 5 at Amway Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
Orlando escaped with a win on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers by the margin of a single free throw, 119-118. The victory came about thanks to a strong surge after the half to overcome a 67-53 deficit. The Magic can attribute much of their success to shooting guard Gary Harris, who shot 6-for-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 22 points and five dimes, and power forward Wendell Carter Jr., who posted a double-double on 19 points and 18 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Memphis had enough points to win and then some against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, taking their contest 120-108. Power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was the offensive standout of the matchup for Memphis, dropping a double-double on 26 points and ten boards.
Orlando is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. Their home court has been no bettor’s paradise, as they’ve failed to beat the spread in 16 of their 23 home games.
Orlando got away with a 112-111 win when the two teams previously met in May of last year. Will they repeat their success, or do the Grizzlies have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Amway Center — Orlando, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports Florida
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Orlando have won eight out of their last 12 games against Memphis.
- May 01, 2021 – Orlando 112 vs. Memphis 111
- Apr 30, 2021 – Memphis 92 vs. Orlando 75
- Mar 10, 2020 – Orlando 120 vs. Memphis 115
- Nov 08, 2019 – Orlando 118 vs. Memphis 86
- Mar 22, 2019 – Orlando 123 vs. Memphis 119
- Mar 10, 2019 – Memphis 105 vs. Orlando 97
- Mar 03, 2018 – Orlando 107 vs. Memphis 100
- Nov 01, 2017 – Orlando 101 vs. Memphis 99
- Dec 26, 2016 – Orlando 112 vs. Memphis 102
- Dec 01, 2016 – Memphis 95 vs. Orlando 94
- Apr 03, 2016 – Orlando 119 vs. Memphis 107
- Jan 25, 2016 – Memphis 108 vs. Orlando 102
