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Orlando Magic 2022-23 Season Preview and Best Bet (Odds, Offseason Moves and More)

By Donnavan Smoot

Mar 8, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) dribbles the ball against
Mar 8, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) dribbles the ball against / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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The Orlando Magic won the first pick in the draft, pulled an okie-doke on the entire NBA media and drafted Paolo Banchero first overall. 

This year, the Magic are slated to be better. But what is a realistic ceiling for Orlando?

Personnel-wise, nothing has drastically changed. This is still a young team with what feels like a locker room of rejects. On top of that, Jalen Suggs still has to prove he was the right pick for Orlando last year. 

I don’t think anyone expects to see Orlando back in the playoffs this season, but the development of their young players will be on front street all year long. 

Orlando Magic Offseason Moves and Additions

Key Magic Roster Additions:

  • Paolo Banchero (Draft)
  • Caleb Houstan (Draft)
  • Kevon Harris  (Free Agency)

Orlando Magic Odds to Win NBA Championship, Make Playoffs and Win Total

  • Odds to Win NBA Finals: +50000
  • Odds to Win Eastern Conference: +35000
  • Make Playoffs: +1500
  • Win Total: 27.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Orlando Magic Best Bet for 2022-23 NBA Season

When a team is the worst in the conference, it’s hard to trust them to hit any OVER on a win total bet. While 28 games doesn’t seem a lot, that is a six game difference from last season. To put that into perspective the No.1-seeded Miami Heat were seven games above the No.6-seeded Chicago Bulls. It’s a lot to ask for. 

The best thing to back right now is Paolo Banchero to win Rookie of the Year. His price isn’t as good as the other candidates, but that’s because of what we saw in Summer League. His ability to create offense for himself and others is exactly what the Magic have needed for year. 

He’s going to be either the first or second option on a lot of the actions run and that’s going to give him a lot of opportunities to score the ball and “wow” voters.

Success for the Magic this year will be defined by how good Banchero looks. If Summer League was any indication of what’s to come, this is Banchero’s award to lose. 

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