At the beginning of the season, there was hope that the Memphis Grizzlies would be a serious playoff contender with the return of Ja Morant. Instead, Morant has been out of the lineup most of the year, and Memphis is paying the price.
The Grizzlies are fighting to stay in one of the final Western Conference play-in spots and getting hammered at the betting window. Memphis is often one of the most unappealing teams on the board.
On the other hand, the Orlando Magic have been fighting for the lead of the Southeast Division. However, the Magic has been one of the worst betting values on the board.
A recent injury to Franz Wagner has not helped Orlando’s betting value. Additionally, the Magic have rather mediocre metrics compared to other top NBA contenders.
On Sunday, the Magic and Grizzlies will play a special game in London, England.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Preview
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Orlando Magic will meet the Memphis Grizzlies at O2 Arena in London, England. Tipoff time is Noon ET, with television coverage on Amazon Prime Video.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- As the only game on Sunday afternoon, the Magic and Grizzlies will draw increased NBA betting traffic and viewership than what would otherwise be the case.
- Due to its status as a contender, Orlando will draw casual sector interest.
- However, Orlando has not been a reliable favorite.
- Memphis is a tough draw for the casual sector, but it will be priced more favorably, which may intrigue bargain hunters and Wise Guys.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- In this situation, Memphis will get an enhanced price.
- Of major concern is Orlando’s poor betting value on the road and against Memphis.
- Finally, Memphis has shown strong value in its series against Orlando.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Prime Best Bet: Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies vs. Magic Betting Tips
Orlando Magic
- The Orlando Magic is 22-18 straight up, 15-25 against the NBA spread, and 20-20 over/under the total.
- Orlando has covered two out of their last eight games.
- The Magic have gone under the total in three of their previous four matchups.
- Orlando is 6th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Orlando is seven games behind the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
- Orlando ranks 16th in scoring offense, 18th in field goal percentage, 28th in 3-point field goal percentage, 14th in free throw percentage, and 12th in offensive rebounding.
- The Magic rank 13th in scoring defense, 23rd in field goal percentage allowed, 16th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 13th in defensive rebounding.
Memphis Grizzlies
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 17-22 straight up, 18-21 against the spread, and 15-24 over/under the total.
- Memphis has covered three out of its last six games.
- The Grizzlies have gone under the total in four of their previous five matchups.
- Memphis is 10th in the Western Conference playoff standings.
- Memphis is 15.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Memphis ranks 20th in scoring offense, 27th in field goal percentage, 21st in 3-point field goal percentage, 9th in free throw percentage, and 3rd in offensive rebounding.
- On defense, the Grizzlies rank 16th in scoring defense, 11th in field goal percentage allowed, 15th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th in defensive rebounding.
Grizzlies vs. Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Orlando failed to cover only one of its last ten away games.
- Orlando went under the total in six of its last seven road games.
- Orlando covered only two of its last eight games as a favorite.
- Orlando went under the total as a favorite.
- Memphis covered the spread in two of its last three games as a dog.
- Memphis went under the total in three of its last four games as a dog.
- Memphis covered seven of its last 12 away games.
- The Grizzlies went under the total in five of their last 18 away games.
- Memphis covered the spread in five of its last eight games against Orlando.
- The Magic and Grizzlies went under the total in three of their last five meetings.
