Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Prediction for Thursday November 5 2026
An abbreviated Thursday NBA schedule will get started with a battle between the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is scheduled for November 5, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST from the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. As of writing this article, there were no available odds for this contest. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Orlando playing without Banchero
The Orlando Magic have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and have not won a playoff series since 2010. The Magic (2-5) have won two of their first three road games and are tied with Miami for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday, Orlando managed just nine points during the third quarter of a 103-94 home loss versus Washington.
Franz Wagner led four Orlando players in double figures with 24 points (10-18 FG) and six rebounds. Desmond Bane knocked down 4-for-10 from long distance and finished with 20 points. Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva added ten points each for the Magic.
Last season, Orlando ranked a dismal 27th in three-point percentage and 22nd in three-point attempts. The Magic are currently 24th in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 105.7 points per game. During Monday’s loss, Orlando missed 28 of 39 three-point attempts and turned the ball over 18 times.
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Phoenix struggling to stop anyobody
The Phoenix Suns have reached the playoffs in five of the previous six seasons and are trying to establish a new identity for second year head coach Jordan Ott. The Suns (1-5) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are one of six teams in the NBA with just one victory. Last night, Phoenix was outscored by 18 points during the second quarter of a 132-119 home loss versus Portland.
All-Star G Devin Booker converted all 13 free-throw attempts and led all scorers with 33 points. Phoenix G Jalen Green scored 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting and finished with a minus 15 rating. Miles Bridges added 18 points (4-7 3PT), seven rebounds, and five assists for the Suns.
Phoenix ranked ninth in defensive efficiency a season ago, but have plummeted to last in the league in that category. During Wednesday’s loss, the Suns trailed by as many as 22 points and allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 53 percent from the field. Phoenix was outscored 56-46 in the paint and missed 26 of 36 three-point attempts.
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Prediction
Pick: Orlando Magic ML
Orlando G Jalen Suggs (knee) and F Paolo Banchero (ankle) will remain sidelined for this contest. These teams split their two meetings last season, with each winning on their home floor by four or fewer points. The Magic are 2-5 ATS and the Suns were the only team in the NBA without a cover entering play last night. Take Orlando to win on the road.
Pick: Over
Orlando first-year head coach Sean Swinney promised to open up the offense, but the team ranks in the bottom third of the league in tempo. Phoenix is currently last in the league in defensive efficiency and is surrendering 122.8 points per contest. As a result the Suns are 4-1 O/U and their games are going over by an average of 7.9 points. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Orlando Magic win 119-114
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