The 76’s have Embiid back and they have been rolling, winning six games since his return. They also have improved on defense allowing on average 5 points less than their season average of 111 points allowed to opponents since his return. They have also improved in their scoring, at the 3 point line and shoot over 82% at the free throw line, and have improved in their field goal percentage in this stretch. Philadelphia have also won both games against the Magic this season by 15 points and by 20 points, both games being on the road. Now they host a struggling Magic team that is 1-5 against the spread in their last six games in this head to head series. The Magic are also 3-7 against the spread in their last ten games versus opponents. The Magic have also struggled in their last few games, losing to the Hornets, the Bucks and the Rockets. Philadelphia have covered their last eight games and are the much stronger and focused team on both sides of the ball. In fact, this team is a force right now and they will win and cover this spread easily.

Best bet: lay the points with Philadelphia.