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Both the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns are looking to claw their way out of the Play-In Tournament.
Only one can make progress toward that goal today.
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My Magic vs. Suns predictions do not worry about the standings; instead, they focus on the value provided by injury, always a consideration in NBA picks, including in this afternoon’s tip on Saturday, February 21.
Magic vs Suns prediction
Magic vs Suns best bet: Dillon Brooks Over 22.5 points (-120)
With Phoenix Suns’ cornerstone Devin Booker again sidelined, all focus goes to Dillon Brooks. He has excelled this season, in particular when Booker is out.
Brooks has cleared this prop in his last two games without Booker and in six of his last eight, averaging two points more per game without his backcourt partner.
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Magic vs Suns same-game parlay
Brooks actually takes fewer 3-pointers without Booker in the lineup, averaging only 5.4 attempts from deep in 12 games without Booker compared to 7.4 shots per game in 37 games with Booker.
Magic vs Suns SGP
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Dillon Brooks Over 22.5 points
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Dillon Brooks Under 2.5 threes
Our “from downtown” SGP: Magic in The Desert
While Phoenix has surprised this season and thus found its way well into the Western Conference postseason conversation, the Suns have lost four of their last five games.
Magic vs Suns SGP
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Dillon Brooks Over 22.5 points
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Dillon Brooks Under 2.5 threes
Magic vs Suns odds
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Spread: Magic +1.5 | Suns -1.5
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Moneyline: Magic +105 | Suns -125
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Over/Under: Over 218 | Under 218
Magic vs Suns betting trend to know
Phoenix is 1-4 against the spread in its last five games, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 11.1 points per game, even including the sole ATS victory. Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Suns.
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How to watch Magic vs Suns
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Location |
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ |
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Date |
Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
5:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
NBA TV |
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