Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Predictions February 21st 2025

Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies February 21st 2025

At 7:00 ET, the Magic will host the Grizzlies in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 3 points and have a moneyline of -149. The over/under line is set at 223.5.

Memphis is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 36-19, while Orlando is 7th in the East with a record of 28-29. The Grizzlies have lost two straight games, while the Magic have won two in a row.

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Grizzlies vs. Magic Key Information

Memphis dropped to 36-19 on the season after a 127-113 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. The Grizzlies were -1 point favorites going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 240, falling short of the 250.5 O/U line.

Memphis led 33-28 after the 1st quarter, but a 50-point 2nd quarter by the Pacers, including a 15-0 run, put them in a deep hole. The Grizzlies fought back in the 3rd, outscoring Indiana 32-24, but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 25-22.

In their 127-113 loss to the Pacers, the Grizzlies struggled offensively, shooting just 41.4% from the field and 30.8% from three, hitting 12 threes overall. Desmond Bane led the way with 23 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, connecting on 60% of his threes.

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points and 7 boards, while Jaylen Wells chipped in 17 points. Bane scored 7 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and Ja Morant added 8 of his 12 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Grizzlies struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 50 points, which contributed to their 127-113 loss to the Pacers. Despite allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 24 and 25 points, respectively. Overall, the Pacers shot 50% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies allowed 17 threes on 37% shooting. The Pacers also went 18/22 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies recorded 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 7 blocks.

The Magic moved to 28-29 on the season with a 114-108 road win over the Hawks on Thursday. Orlando, favored by 1 point, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 222 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 222.5.

Orlando overcame a slow start, falling behind 19-8 after a 10-0 Hawks run. They responded by outscoring Atlanta 38-25 in the 2nd quarter and 31-23 in the 3rd, taking a 90-81 lead into the 4th. Although the Hawks edged the Magic 27-24 in the final period, Orlando held on for the win.

Paolo Banchero’s 36-point, 10-rebound performance led the Magic to a win over the Hawks, with 18 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter. Franz Wagner added 25 points, while Cole Anthony contributed 17, scoring 9 in the final period.

Orlando shot 48.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 24% rate. Banchero made 3 threes, shooting 30% from deep.

Despite giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd to help secure a 114-108 win over the Hawks. Orlando held Atlanta to 39% shooting from the field.

The Magic limited the Hawks to 11 made threes on 31% shooting from deep. Atlanta went to the line 28 times, hitting 19 free throws. Orlando finished with 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 16 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.

Not only do we have the Grizzlies winning this one by a score of 167-113, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Grizzlies at -3.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223.5 and our model has the Grizzlies and Magic finishing with a combined 280 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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Finally Healthy, Grizzlies Aim to Bounce Back Against Magic

For the first time in 283 regular-season games, the Memphis Grizzlies reported no injuries before their return-from-the-All-Star-break game on Thursday.

Grizzlies’ Full-Strength Struggles

Despite a full-strength lineup featuring Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr., the Memphis Grizzlies lost 127-113 to the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

Memphis led by 13 in the first quarter but allowed 50 points in the second quarter and could never overcome a 26-point deficit in the third. Now, the Grizzlies will look to bounce back when they visit the Orlando Magic on Friday.

Magic’s Injury Challenges

Orlando also resumed play on Thursday, but they found themselves still missing a key member of their lineup. Jalen Suggs was out for the 20th time in the team’s past 21 contests. Despite his absence, Orlando posted a 114-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

On Friday, the personnel for both teams should remain the same. Memphis is expected to be at full strength, while Orlando is likely to be without Suggs, a highly regarded defensive player who has missed the past 10 games with a left thigh contusion after missing the previous 10 with a back injury sustained Jan. 3 against the Toronto Raptors.

Suggs is considered the motivational leader for the Magic, who were in a 6-14 slump leading into the All-Star break. He did not travel with the team to Atlanta.

Key Players and Recent Performances

In their victory over the Hawks, the Magic got 36 points and 11 rebounds from Paolo Banchero, 25 points and seven boards from Franz Wagner, and nine points and 15 rebounds from Wendell Carter Jr.

“(Carter) has been phenomenal doing whatever is asked of him this season,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said.

Mosley added, “We trusted our defense. We got the win. It was a gutsy, gritty win, but we have to be better in (key) moments.”

As impressive as the victory was for Orlando, Mosley is looking forward to reuniting Suggs with Banchero and Wagner soon. The trio has been on the court together for just six games this season, totaling slightly less than 100 minutes.

Grizzlies’ Path Forward

If the Magic are to recover from a mediocre start (28-29), the NBA schedule may provide a boost. The Friday contest will be the first of seven consecutive games at home.

Memphis will be playing its third back-to-back in February while trying to quickly dismiss its Thursday loss. The Grizzlies rallied frantically in the second half against the Pacers, trimming the deficit to four points but failing to complete the comeback. Bane led the team with 23 points and seven assists, while Jackson added 18 points and seven rebounds.

Ja Morant struggled, shooting 4-for-15 from the floor and finishing with 12 points, well off his 20.7-point average. He also committed a game-high five turnovers.

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The 50 points allowed by the Grizzlies in the second quarter were the most yielded in any one quarter in franchise history.

“Our communication was pretty poor in transition,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “We switched up some coverages and we still had poor execution and communication there.”

“We’ve just got to get that out of our system. It’s unfortunate that we took the loss, but I’m glad we responded in the third quarter. But this has got to make us better. We know the road is only going to get harder from here.”

What’s at Stake?

With the Grizzlies looking for redemption and the Magic seeking consistency, this matchup presents an important test for both teams.