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Last updated: Thu 05 Nov 2026 09:44
Orlando Magic are tipped to secure a road victory against the Phoenix Suns in their upcoming NBA clash. While both teams have started the season poorly, Orlando have registered notable away wins over New York and Toronto and benefit from a rest advantage, having not played since Monday. In contrast, Phoenix are on a four-game losing streak and played last night, which could leave them fatigued. Despite Orlando's recent home defeats, their away form and fresher legs make them a tempting underdog in this fixture.
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  • Orlando tipped to win at Phoenix
  • Magic have two notable road wins and rest advantage
  • Phoenix Suns are on four-game losing streak
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Orlando are tipped to win on the road in Phoenix.

Both teams have made a rough start to the season, but the Magic have registered a couple of notable road wins – beating New York and Toronto – and they are the more rested team, with the Suns having played last night.

Key Numbers – Will Magic Go 3-1 On The Road?

  • Orlando Magic have won 2 of their 3 road games
  • Phoenix Suns are on a 4-game losing run
  • The Under has cashed in each of Orlando’s last 2 games
  • These two teams are scoring a combined average of 219 points per game

Suns Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting

  • Phoenix Suns lead the all-time series 42-31
  • Orlando Magic won 115-111 when the two teams last met in March 2026

Orlando Magic 2-5 After Back-To-Back Defeats

Orlando head out on the road on the back of consecutive home defeats, which have dropped them to 2-5.

The Magic opened the campaign with back-to-back home games, but failed to take advantage of that as they lost 132-125 to Atlanta and 115-93 to Minnesota.

They got off the mark in their road opener, knocking off defending champions New York, 111-102, and then responded to a 129-99 blowout loss in Toronto with a 121-114 success at the Raptors.

Orlando have not won since though, recording defeats in each of their last two home games.

The Magic failed to reach the 100-point barrier as they were beaten 108-97 by Boston, and 103-94 by Washington.

Phoenix Suns On Four-Game Losing Skid

Phoenix enter this matchup having seen their losing skid reach four games last night, dropping them to 1-5.

The Suns began the campaign with a 124-83 road defeat to Portland, but rebounded immediately to beat Golden State at home, 131-122.

However, they failed to follow up that October 24 win, instead losing four straight games.

Phoenix were beaten 125-114 at Oklahoma City, before returning home for a 127-120 loss at the hands of Denver.

The Suns then fell to a 116-113 defeat at Golden State, before seeing their losing run reach four games with a 132-119 loss to Portland last night.

Verdict

Neither team inspires a great deal of confidence, but Orlando’s road record does make them a tempting underdog.

The Magic have already beaten two good teams on the road, and they also enter tonight’s matchup with a rest advantage, having not played since Monday.

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Leigh Copson

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He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.

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