Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic Preview
Match Details
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2025
Kick-off Time: 11:00 PM UTC
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
Current Records: 76ers (2-0) vs. Magic (1-2)
Current Standings & Team Form
The 76ers opened 2-0 with tremendous difficulties and absences. Both wins have been in high-scoring affairs, and they are 2-0 versus the total points Over line for the young season. The Magic, conversely, are struggling to start the year at 1-2. Their biggest issues are on offense with execution and shooting as they are now listed as the worst three-point shooting unit in the NBA.
Head-to-Head History & Key Stats
Magic has recently controlled the 76ers.
| Date | Home Team | Result (Score) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | 76ers | 125-113 | 76ers |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Magic | 104-99 | Magic |
| Dec 06, 2024 | 76ers | 102-94 | 76ers |
| Dec 04, 2024 | 76ers | 106-102 | Magic |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Magic | 98-86 | Magic |
Recent Edge: The Orlando Magic hold a 3-2 record over their last 5 games against the 76ers.
Last Season: The Magic swept three out of four regular season games against the 76ers last season.
Team News & Expected Lineups
Injuries and Absence
Philadelphia 76ers
Out: Joel Embiid (Left Knee Injury Management), Paul George (Injury), Dominick Barlow (Right Elbow Laceration), Trendon Watford, Jared McCain.
Key Player to Watch: Tyrese Maxey.
Orlando Magic:
Out: Moritz Wagner.
Key Players to Watch: Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
Predicted Starting Lineups
| Position | Philadelphia 76ers (Projected) | Orlando Magic (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| PG | Tyrese Maxey | Jalen Suggs |
| SG | VJ Edgecombe | Desmond Bane |
| SF | Kelly Oubre Jr. | Franz Wagner |
| PF | Justin Edwards | Paolo Banchero |
| C | Adem Bona | Wendell Carter Jr. |
Key Tactical Matchups
Maxey vs. Magic Perimeter Defense: The Magic will try to mob Maxey in order to keep the explosive guard out of rhythm and out of control of the game.
Banchero/Carter Jr. vs. Shorthanded Sixers Frontcourt: The Magic frontcourt has an obvious size and strength disparity inside and needs to control the rebounding and paint scoring struggle.
Team Strategies
76ers Strategy: Maintain a fast-break offense, relying on Maxey to create shots and VJ Edgecombe to score. Need to seek strong inside production from the reserve center.
Magic Strategy: Attempt to dominate the paint, improve their league-worst three-point shooting, and pound the lane relentlessly to exploit their size advantage.
Betting Odds for Watchers (via Stake.com)
Final Predictions
76ers vs. Magic Pick: It should be a high-scoring game with Philadelphia's offense momentum and Magic’s defense struggles. Orlando's bulk and the 76ers' pivotal injury could give Magic the edge in a close contest.
Final Score Prediction: Magic 118 - 76ers 114
