Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Prediction for Wednesday April 15 2026
Magic Preview
The seventh seed in the Eastern Conference will be up for grabs on Wednesday night, when the Orlando Magic square off against the Philadelphia 76ers from Xfinity Mobile Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (45-37) have been eliminated in the first round of the postseason in consecutive years and have not won a playoff series since 2010. Orlando ranked 12th in the league in defensive efficiency and allowed 115.1 points per game.
Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero (22.2 ppg) has never averaged less than 20 points in a season. Orlando F Franz Wagner averaged 20.6 points, but was limited to 34 games due to a high ankle sprain. Desmond Bane scored 20.1 points per game and is a career 40.7 percent three-point shooter.
76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talented teams in the Eastern Conference, but have failed to experience much postseason success. The 76ers (45-37) finished five games above .500 at home and are looking to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2001. Philadelphia ranked in the middle of the pack in both offensive and defensive efficiency.
All-Star G Tyrese Maxey ranked fifth in the NBA in scoring at 28.3 points per game. Oft-injured C Joel Embiid averaged 26.9 points, but appeared in just 38 games. Rookie G V.J. Edgecombe is an athletic freak and was fourth on the 76ers in scoring at 16.0 points per game.
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Magic vs 76ers Pick
Philadelphia C Joel Embiid had appendectomy surgery and his availability for the postseason is uncertain. The 76ers took two out of three from the Magic during the regular season. However, Orlando is the better rebounding team and healthier. Take the Magic to win and secure the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 114-107.
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