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Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies

NBApreseason • 2027-2028 Season
completed
Grizzlies logo
Grizzlies
Memphis
118
vs
Magic logo
Magic
Orlando
122
MEM 58%42% ORL
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Memphis Grizzlies 58% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Grizzlies:

  • Offensive Efficiency. Grizzlies offense (132.0 PPG) outpaces Magic (0.0 PPG)
  • Injuries. Grizzlies healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Magic 1 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage. Standard home-field edge for Grizzlies (no home or road games yet this season)

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VenueFedExForum
Memphis, TN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Magic (away)
Grizzlies (home)
42%
Win probability
58%
1
High-impact factors
2
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Magic defeated the Grizzlies 122-118.

Our model predicted the Grizzlies would win with 58% confidence, but the Magic pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Grizzlies and was a major factor: Grizzlies offense (132.0 PPG) outpaces Magic (0.0 PPG)
  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Magic and was a major factor: Magic defense (0.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (123.0 Opp PPG)
  • Injuries favored the Grizzlies and was a major factor: Grizzlies healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Magic 1 out, 0 doubtful
  • The Magic are without 1 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Magic won 118-122

Magic won by a solid margin

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Grizzlies at 58%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Offensive EfficiencyFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors Orlando Magic
  • InjuriesFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • ELO RatingFavors Orlando Magic
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Recent FormNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

ORL
MEM
Offensive Efficiency
Defensive Efficiency
Injuries
ELO Rating
Home Field Advantage
Favours ORL|Favours MEM

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Offensive Efficiency

Grizzlies offense (132.0 PPG) outpaces Magic (0.0 PPG)

Grizzlies

Defensive Efficiency

Magic defense (0.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (123.0 Opp PPG)

Magic

Turnover Differential

Grizzlies turnover differential (+0) vs Magic (+0)

Neutral

Injuries

Grizzlies healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Magic 1 out, 0 doubtful

Grizzlies

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/7/2026, 11:45:02 PM

Key Players

Magic

Jevon CarterG
Desmond BaneG
Anthony BlackG
Alex MoralesG
Jase RichardsonG

Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr.G
Javon SmallG
Micah PeavyG
Ty JeromeG
Jahmai MashackG

Frequently Asked Questions

Grizzlies has a 58% win probability, while Magic has a 42% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.

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