This is a back-to-back for the Suns, who played last night. Thursday, November 5: the Magic are in Phoenix to play the Suns at 9:00 PM ET.
Current form
Magic: 2-5 against 2.9 expected wins, 0.9 below (tied for 9th-furthest below of 30 teams), 2nd-toughest schedule; 3-4 on overs, avg total 227.4 (Expected, season to Nov 3)
Suns: 1-4 against 2.1 expected wins, 1.1 below (tied for 6th-furthest below of 30 teams), 6th-toughest schedule; 4-1 on overs, avg total 227.3 (Expected, season to Nov 3)
Price: Suns 52¢, Magic 48¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 3:04 PM ET)
Kalshi: Suns 52¢, Magic 48¢
Game total: 219.5 points (over 50¢, under 50¢)
2027 title price: Magic 1¢, Suns 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Who is favored in Magic vs Suns
There is little between them: Suns 52¢, Magic 48¢. No gap between the apps: Kalshi is at 52¢ too. The Polymarket and Kalshi prices sit next to each other on NBA MARKET. This season, the team favored at tip has won 74 of 107 games we have logged (69%). For Magic’s results against the market so far, see Expected.
Last time out
How both teams came out of their recent games, and what the market expected. The usage shares behind both rotations are on NBA USAGE.
The Magic are 0-2 this week: a 108-97 home loss to the Celtics on Sunday as 28¢ underdogs and a 103-94 home loss to the Wizards on Monday as 58¢ favorites. Both went under the total. On the market they rate 47, 16th of 30, and they are 2-5 against 2.9 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 45 on average, an easier run than most.
The Suns are 0-2 this week: a 127-120 home loss to the Nuggets on Friday as 38¢ underdogs and a 116-113 loss at the Warriors on Monday as 44¢ underdogs. One of the two went over the total. On the market they rate 45, 18th of 30, and they are 1-4 against 2.1 expected wins. Their next three opponents rate 55 on average, a tougher run than most.
Injury report
As of Nov 4. Statuses can change up to tip.
Mark Williams (Suns): Out, shoulder
Magic vs Suns player stats
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor.
Magic
Paolo Banchero: 34.7 min, 27.6% usage, 22.2 pts, 8.4 reb, 5.2 ast
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, 20.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Anthony Black: 29.8 min, 22.2% usage, 15.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Jalen Suggs: 27.6 min, 22.9% usage, 13.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.5 ast
Suns
Devin Booker: 33.5 min, 32.2% usage, 26.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 6.0 ast
Dillon Brooks: 30.4 min, 28.6% usage, 20.2 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.8 ast
Jalen Green: 25.9 min, 31.9% usage, 17.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.8 ast
Miles Bridges: 31.0 min, 22.3% usage, 17.1 pts, 5.8 reb, 3.2 ast (new, was CHA)
Collin Gillespie: 28.5 min, 18.7% usage, 12.7 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.6 ast
Out: Mark Williams.
Magic vs Suns FAQ
Is Paolo Banchero playing on Thursday?
Paolo Banchero was not on the injury report as of Wed 3:04 PM ET. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.
Is Devin Booker playing on Thursday?
Devin Booker was not on the injury report as of Wed 3:04 PM ET. The game-day report, due 5 p.m. local the night before and updated through the day, is the final word.
Who is favored in Magic vs Suns?
The Suns. Polymarket has them at 52¢, which reads as about a 52% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Magic vs Suns?
Thursday, November 5, at 9:00 PM ET, in Phoenix.
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