Magic Vs Suns: Suns edge Magic 113-110 to open homestand

In the magic vs suns matchup on Feb. 21, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Orlando Magic 113-110, a one-possession finish that opened Phoenix’s four-game homestand.

Final score and what changed on Feb. 21

Phoenix’s 113-110 win over Orlando closed out a game slotted for a 5 p. m. ET tipoff at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The 3-point margin left the Suns with the victory in a tightly contested cross-conference matchup on Feb. 21.

Magic Vs Suns: betting line and totals

Before the game, Phoenix was listed as a 1. 5-point favorite with an over/under of 217. 5. A projection model that simulated this matchup 10, 000 times went Over the point total and also indicated one side of the spread would hit nearly 70% of the time.

Model performance and recent form

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10, 000 times and has simulated this matchup 10, 000 times. The model exited the NBA All-Star break on a 38-17 roll on top-rated NBA spread picks dating back to last season, and it has returned well over $10, 000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons.

Season records and short-term trends

Phoenix entered the matchup with a 32-24 record, while Orlando was 29-25. Phoenix had dropped four of its past five games, and Orlando had won four of its past five, a flip in short-term form that set up the Feb. 21 meeting.

Homestand kickoff and photos

The Suns began a four-game homestand on Feb. 21 with the matchup against the Orlando Magic. Photos from the Mortgage Matchup Center document the homestand kickoff and the Feb. 21 game-night atmosphere.

What comes next: Phoenix’s four-game homestand is underway after the Feb. 21 victory; details about the Suns’ next opponent and the remaining homestand dates were unclear in the provided context.