Analyzing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (23-21) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (17-27) Friday with tip-off from FedExForum set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Memphis won 2-0 last year

The Magic were dismantled 126-99 by the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday as 2.5-point underdogs. They’ve lost 6 of 8, but there are promising signs for the young team. The first one is F Paolo Banchero has improved his 3-point shooting from 29.8% last season to 35.4% this year. He has posted 24.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG and 5.3 APG this month.

The Grizzlies have won 2 in a row, including a 105-96 victory over the Miami Heat Wednesday. They entered that one as 11.5-point dogs. F Vince Williams Jr., broke out with 25, including 5-for-6 from 3-point land. He’ll need another strong showing as the Grizz are still without a lot of their backcourt.