Magic vs Grizzlies NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 7
The Magic and Grizzlies meet in a preseason game on Wednesday, October 7, at 8:00 PM ET in Memphis.
Price: Magic 56¢, Grizzlies 44¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 12:42 PM ET)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
Polymarket has the Magic at 56¢ and the Grizzlies at 44¢. With availability unclear until close to tip, expect this price to move.
Who will play, and for how long
Coaches spread minutes thin in preseason: starters often play 15 to 20 minutes, and late-game minutes go to players fighting for the last spots on the roster.
A big lead can disappear in the fourth quarter, and the price moves mostly on who is announced as playing.
Availability
As of Wed 12:42 PM ET. Statuses can change up to tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Micah Peavy (Grizzlies): Day-To-Day, not specified ankle, expected back Oct 7
Isaiah Stewart (Grizzlies): Day-To-Day, left ankle, expected back Oct 7
Zach Edey (Grizzlies): Day-To-Day, left ankle, expected back Oct 7
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Magic
Paolo Banchero: 34.8 min, 27.6% usage, .566 TS%, 72 games
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, .607 TS%, 82 games
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, .588 TS%, 34 games
Anthony Black: 29.8 min, 22.2% usage, .549 TS%, 64 games
Wendell Carter Jr.: 29.3 min, 15.6% usage, .617 TS%, 78 games
Grizzlies
Jerami Grant: 29.7 min, 23.8% usage, .608 TS%, 57 games (new, was POR)
Jaylen Wells: 26.4 min, 19.3% usage, .559 TS%, 69 games
Cedric Coward: 25.8 min, 21.5% usage, .585 TS%, 62 games
Cam Spencer: 23.8 min, 17.2% usage, .649 TS%, 72 games
Kris Murray: 23.4 min, 10.6% usage, .550 TS%, 57 games (new, was POR)
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FAQ
Is Paolo Banchero playing tonight?
Paolo Banchero was not on the injury report as of Wed 12:42 PM ET. That matters less in preseason than who the coach decides to rest. Watch the Magic pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes out.
Is Jerami Grant playing tonight?
Jerami Grant was not on the injury report as of Wed 12:42 PM ET. Preseason minutes rarely come from the report, though: the Grizzlies will say closer to tip, usually in the coach’s pregame session.
Who is favored in Magic vs Grizzlies?
The Magic are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Grizzlies. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Magic vs Grizzlies?
Wednesday, October 7, at 8:00 PM ET, in Memphis.
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