San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions April 1st 2025

San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic April 1st 2025

At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs have lost four straight games and are currently 13th in the Western Conference, while the Magic are 8th in the East.

Orlando is favored by four points and has a moneyline of -172. The over/under line for the game is 220.5. FDSS will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

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Magic vs. Spurs Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Orlando Magic at San Antonio Spurs
• Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
• Date: Tuesday, April 1st
• Betting Odds ORL -4, ORL -172 | SA +144 O/U 220.5

The Magic Can Win If…

Orlando’s playoff hopes took a hit on Monday as they fell to the Clippers 96-87, dropping their record to 36-40. The Magic were +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 183 points was well below the O/U line of 211.5.

Orlando started strong, leading 28-22 after the 1st quarter. A 10-0 run gave them a brief lead, but the Clippers took control, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Heading into the 4th down 69-66, the Magic couldn’t rally, as the Clippers outscored them 27-21 in the final period.

In the Magic’s 96-87 loss to the Clippers, Paolo Banchero led the way with 26 points, though he shot just 34.8% from the field. Franz Wagner added 21 points, hitting 42.1% of his shots. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in 11 points, making all 3 of his three-point attempts.

As a team, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting 39.5% from the field and connecting on just 7 threes at a 26.9% rate. Banchero scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, adding 5 points in each of the remaining periods.

Despite the loss, the Magic put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Clippers to just 96 points. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Overall, the Clippers shot 43% from the field.

The Magic were particularly effective in limiting the Clippers’ three-point shooting, allowing just 8 made threes on 25% shooting. Orlando also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

• Orlando has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 5-0.
• The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
• Over their last three games, the Magic have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Spurs Can Win If…

San Antonio’s season record dropped to 31-43 after a 148-106 home loss to the Warriors on Sunday. The Spurs entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 42 points. The combined score of 254 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 22.5 points.

The Warriors jumped out to a 44-27 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead with an 11-0 run, taking the score from 49-32 to 49-43. San Antonio struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 17 points, and faced a 111-73 deficit heading into the 4th quarter.

In their 148-106 loss to the Warriors, the Spurs shot 47.6% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 38.1% clip. Keldon Johnson led the way with 19 points, scoring 7 in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.

Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 14 points, with 6 coming in the 1st and 4th quarters. Malaki Branham added 13 points, all of which came in the final period.

The Spurs struggled defensively against the Warriors, giving up 148 points on 57% shooting. San Antonio allowed 44 points in the 1st quarter and 43 in the 3rd, with Golden State shooting 47% from beyond the arc, hitting 21 threes.

San Antonio sent the Warriors to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Spurs collected 27 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

• Across their ten previous home games, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 111 points per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
• In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Not only do we have the Magic winning this one by a score of 118-91, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Magic at -4.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 220.5, and our model predicts the Magic and Spurs to score a combined 209 points. We recommend betting on the under.

Magic Aim to Bounce Back Against Reeling Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The Orlando Magic continue their playoff tune-up when they take on the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, looking to rebound from a tough loss while keeping momentum down the stretch.

Orlando Searching for Rhythm on Second Night of Back-to-Back

The Magic (36-40) have clinched a postseason berth in the East but are still battling for seeding. Monday’s 96-87 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a brief winning run and kept Orlando from tying Atlanta for seventh place with just six games remaining.

Paolo Banchero powered the Magic again with 26 points, while Franz Wagner added 21. But the team shot just 7-of-26 from deep and never found a consistent offensive rhythm.

Caleb Houstan, a key contributor in recent games off the bench, was held to just two points and attempted only one shot in 17 minutes. Prior to Monday, Houstan had been a breakout performer, hitting over 56 percent from three across a 12-game stretch that helped space the floor for Orlando’s attack.

His emergence has given Orlando a much-needed boost on the second unit, especially with injuries thinning the rotation. But the Magic will need Houstan — and others — to step up in San Antonio as they aim to regain footing on a tight turnaround.

San Antonio Seeking Stability After Blowout Loss

The Spurs (31-43) come into Tuesday’s contest licking their wounds after back-to-back blowout home losses, the latest a 148-106 drubbing by the Golden State Warriors. San Antonio allowed a season-high in points, trailed by 34 at halftime, and never mounted a serious push in the second half.

Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 19 points off the bench, while Sandro Mamukelashvili posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. But the defensive breakdowns and poor shot selection doomed them early and often.

Harrison Barnes emphasized the need for consistency and sharper execution — particularly when facing playoff-caliber teams.

The Spurs have now dropped four straight and sit in 13th place in the West. While technically not eliminated from play-in contention, they trail the 10th-place Sacramento Kings by 4.5 games with eight left to play, making their postseason hopes faint at best.

Recent History Favors Orlando

The Magic have won the past three meetings with San Antonio, including a 112-111 thriller back in February. Banchero and Wagner combined for 52 points in that game, showcasing the offensive firepower Orlando hopes to reignite Tuesday.

San Antonio will need to slow Orlando’s transition game and find more offensive production early to avoid another lopsided defeat.

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What to Watch

Orlando’s ability to bounce back on the second night of a back-to-back will be critical, particularly if they can regain some perimeter efficiency and see Houstan reassert himself. For the Spurs, defensive urgency and limiting early damage will determine whether they can stay competitive.