No win again for Magic in Florida Derby?
The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat will face each other in the Florida duel next night! The past three editions have always been won by the three-time champions. Which NBA tip the betting base has ready today can be read in the following text!
Orlando Magic – Statistics & current form
Magic has not been convincing on the offensive side so far: Only the third last place is taken in the rating in the NBA. A slim 102.5 points are scored on 100 possessions – only the last-place team in the East from Detroit and Oklahoma undercut this value.
On the other hand, the poor performance is not surprising, because Orlando has been particularly shorthanded since the start of the season. Powerful players like Fultz or Isaac are out for a long time due to serious injuries. For this reason, the home side have won only five of their 29 league games so far.
With this record they are only in second to last place in the Eastern Conference table.
Miami Heat – Statistics & current form
Miami have slipped in recent weeks, winning just five of their past ten NBA encounters. Like their opponents, a long list of injured players is responsible for this. Most recently, however, the visitors achieved a narrow victory in their visit to Philadelphia.
On the other hand, Jimmy Butler was again absent in that game, and his absence will undoubtedly hurt Miami the most. “Jimmy Bucket had a very strong season before his injury, which is why he is now missing from all ends of the court.
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra also cannot be satisfied with his team’s away record: Only just over half of the 17 guest games so far have been won.
Orlando Magic – Miami Heat Tip
Orlando is a small branch of German players in the NBA this season. But the two Wagner brothers are experiencing a dismal season with coach Jamahl Mosley’s injury-plagued squad, which for now holds nothing more than second-to-last place in the East.
For the duel between Orlando Magic and Miami Heat on 18.12.2021, the tip at fair odds includes more than 20.5 points, rebounds and assists by Dewayne Dedmon on the side of the visitors. With Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler out of action, the centre is currently in particular demand for glass-cleaning and scoring.
He has surpassed his season averages on the boards and points of 12.5 in six of eight games in December due to the Heat’s tight personnel situation, which has significantly increased his playing time. He also more than doubled his season-high in assists to two per game in the current month.
Dedmon also surpassed the selected threshold of at least 20.5 rebounds, points and assists in all four games with at least 24 minutes played in December. A commitment time that can be expected again.
