Final Score: Magic 99 - Heat 87
Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 99.3 | 100.2 |
| Last meeting | 76 | 79 |
| Stat | Magic | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 79 | 79 |
| Avg points scored | 89.8 | 95.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.0 | 89.7 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 77% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 165
78-87
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 10, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 162
80-82
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 8, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 182
95-87
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 6, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 205
113-92
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 5, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 173
85-88
vs Boston Celtics
Apr 1, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 185
87-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 179
86-93
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 163
95-68
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 175
100-75
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 155
70-85
Heat
vs New York Knicks
Apr 12, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 163
82-81
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 10, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ New York Knicks
Apr 8, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 163
80-83
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 7, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
vs Charlotte Hornets
Apr 4, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 189
101-88
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 2, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 192
89-103
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: +26 · Total: 216
121-95
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +32 · Total: 186
109-77
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 179
102-77
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91