The Brooklyn Nets are aiming for their fourth straight win when they head to Orlando to face the Magic, who sit dead last in the Eastern Conference standings.  Both teams have been off since Sunday.  Brooklyn downed the Knicks 110-107 at home, while the Magic fell 116-114 to the 76ers in Orlando.

The Nets are 10-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 231.0.

Nets vs. Magic NBA Betting Odds

This is the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season.  Brooklyn won the first two games in each city in November, while Orlando won on the road in December.  The Over has hit in three of the last four games.

The Nets have performed better on the road this season, where they’re 21-15 compared to 14-18 at home.  A lot of that likely has to do with Kyrie Irving still not being eligible to play home games.  They haven’t been a great cover option, going 26-39-3 against the spread overall, although they are 6-0-1 ATS across their last seven road games.  Strong defensive play has helped the total go Under in four of Brooklyn’s last six games.

Orlando sits last in the Eastern Conference with just eight wins in 32 home games this season.  They’re 33-36 ATS overall, but they’ve managed to cover in five of their last six games.  The total has gone Under in five of the Magic’s last six games.

Brooklyn Nets

Irving wasn’t allowed to play at home on Sunday, but ironically he was allowed to be in the building and maskless.  That absence didn’t matter for Brooklyn, however, as Kevin Durant had a monster season-high 53-point performance.  It was Durant’s 60th career 40-point performance and one point shy of matching his career-high.  Andre Drummond added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Bruce Brown Jr. finished with 15 points and seven boards.

Irving, who is averaging 25.9 points per game, will be available to play on Tuesday.  Durant is averaging 29.6 ppg, fourth-best in the NBA.  Seth Curry is listed as questionable against Orlando because of an ankle injury that made him a late scratch on Sunday.  There’s still no timeline on Ben Simmons‘ Brooklyn debut as he continues to deal with a back injury.

Orlando Magic

It’s another losing season in Orlando as they’ll miss the playoffs for the seventh time in the last nine years.  The Magic blew a 10-point lead heading into the fourth quarter against Philadelphia, eventually losing the game in overtime.  Wendell Carter Jr. had a team-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Cole Anthony added 19 points and eight boards.  Orlando hung on in the game despite going without a field goal for nearly seven minutes in the third quarter.  The team is averaging 104.2 ppg, 28th in the NBA, ahead of just Detroit and Oklahoma City.

Anthony is averaging a team-high 17.3 ppg and 5.7 assists.  Carter averages 14.6 ppg and a team-high 10.4 rebounds.  Jonathan Isaac has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season.  This is the second full season Isaac will miss after tearing the ACL in his left knee during the COVID bubble in August 2020.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. Magic?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

ORL

Points	Cole Anthony 16.34
Assists	Cole Anthony 5.68
Rebounds	Wendell Carter Jr. 10.45
FG%	Robin Lopez 55.3
Steals	Chuma Okeke 1.39
Blocks	Mo Bamba 1.66

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

ORL

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Magic Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

ORL

Points	Cole Anthony 16.34
Assists	Cole Anthony 5.68
Rebounds	Wendell Carter Jr. 10.45
FG%	Robin Lopez 55.3
Steals	Chuma Okeke 1.39
Blocks	Mo Bamba 1.66

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

ORL

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Brooklyn

Blake Griffin (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22

James Johnson (PF)

Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22

Bruce Brown (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22

Orlando

Mo Bamba (C)

Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 22

Gary Harris (SG)

Prob Thurs Personal - 05 / 04 / 22

Admiral Schofield (PF)

Prob Thurs Knee - 03 / 04 / 22

Moritz Wagner (PF)

Ques Sun Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Out indefinitely Wrist - 29 / 03 / 22

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Prob Mon Wrist - 23 / 03 / 22

Gary Harris (SG)

Ques Wed Knee - 23 / 03 / 22

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Prob Sun Ankle - 16 / 03 / 22

Chuma Okeke (PF)

Prob Sun Knee - 16 / 03 / 22

Gary Harris (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 14 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Blake Griffin (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday.
James Johnson (PF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 04 / 04 / 22	3-5	2-6	+ -
Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Tues	Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 23 / 03 / 22	5-9	4-10	+ -
Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday.

Orlando

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Mo Bamba (C)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Bamba exited the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is expected that he will be available for Sunday's battle against the Heat.
Gary Harris (SG)	Prob Thurs	Personal - 05 / 04 / 22	1-2	1-2	+ -
Harris sat out the last game tending to a personal issue, but it is projected that he will be active for Thursday's contest against the Hornets.
Admiral Schofield (PF)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 03 / 04 / 22	1-3	1-3	+ -
Schofield has sat out the last two games with a left knee contusion, but it is likely that he will take the court for Thursday's tilt with the Hornets.
Moritz Wagner (PF)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	1-4	2-3	+ -
Wagner was lifted from the last game with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday.
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Out indefinitely	Wrist - 29 / 03 / 22	2-4	2-4	+ -
Carter Jr. is idle with a left wrist sprain, and it has yet to be established when he will return.
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Prob Mon	Wrist - 23 / 03 / 22	3-6	4-5	+ -
Carter Jr. has sat out the last two games with a left wrist and ankle sprain. It is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Monday.
Gary Harris (SG)	Ques Wed	Knee - 23 / 03 / 22	3-6	4-5	+ -
Harris is dealing with a left knee contusion, and it is up in the air if he will be available to battle the Thunder on Wednesday.
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 16 / 03 / 22	3-9	6-6	+ -
Carter Jr. was absent from the last game due to a sprained left ankle, but it is likely that he will face the Thunder on Sunday.
Chuma Okeke (PF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 16 / 03 / 22	3-9	6-6	+ -
Okeke was held out of the previous contest with a left knee contusion, but it is expected that he will suit up for Sunday's clash with the Thunder.
Gary Harris (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 14 / 03 / 22	4-9	7-6	+ -
Harris is nursing a right knee contusion, but it is projected that he will take on the Nets on Tuesday.