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Grizzlies vs. Magic Prediction 2026 NBA Game Picks

by David Thompson - Sports Editor

The Memphis Grizzlies take on the orlando ⁢Magic in ‍the NBA‍ Berlin Game 2026 on Thursday, marking the league’s first-ever regular season game in the country.Memphis is ⁤coming off a 103-98 win over the brooklyn​ nets on Sunday, while Orlando‌ downed the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 that same ⁤day. The Grizzlies ‍(17-22) are 3-9 against⁢ Eastern Conference foes, while the Magic (22-18) ⁤are 7-4 against⁣ the West. Berlin native Franz Wagner (ankle) will make⁣ his return for​ Orlando ‌after being ‌out as Dec.7. Orlando’s Jalen Suggs (knee)‌ and Memphis’ Ja ⁣morant (calf) are ⁤among ‌those listed as out.

Tip-off from Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, is set for 2 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies lead the all-time series ‌31-26, and have won seven of the last eight⁢ meetings. Orlando is a⁣ 5.5-point favourite in the latest Magic vs. Grizzlies odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.5. orlando is at ⁤-218 on the money line (risk $218 to win $100). Before making any Grizzlies⁤ vs. Magic picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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SportsLine’s ⁣model is going Under on the total (228.5 points). The total has gone Under in three of the last five head-to-head meetings.The Under has also hit in four of the last five Grizzlies games,and in three of the last four Magic⁤ games. Memphis is ⁣5-5 against ⁣the spread in ‍its last ​10 games, while Orlando is 2-4 ATS ​in its last six. The SportsLine model is projecting Memphis’s Jaren Jackson Jr. to score 21.7 points on average and be one ⁢of five⁢ Grizzlies players to score ⁣10.4 or more points. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero, meanwhile, is projected‍ to have 23.3 points as five Magic players score 11.4 points or more. The Under is projected to hit ⁤in well over 50% of simulations.

It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that hits well over 50%‌ of ⁤the time. You​ can head to sportsline to see the model’s NBA picks.

So who wins Magic vs. Grizzlies, ‍and which side of the spread hits well⁢ over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the ​G

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program Faces New ⁤Challenges

The Biden management’s plan to forgive ​up to $20,000 in student loan‌ debt ⁣for eligible borrowers​ is facing renewed legal hurdles,threatening the program’s implementation and leaving millions ‌in uncertainty. As of January 15, 2026, the program remains blocked by court orders while the⁣ Supreme​ Court considers its legality.

Background of ‍the Forgiveness Plan

Announced on August 24, 2022, the student loan ⁤forgiveness plan aimed to provide relief to ⁣borrowers earning less than $125,000 per year ‌individually, or ‌$250,000 for married couples. The program ‍offered up to $10,000 in debt cancellation for ⁤borrowers who did not receive a Pell ‍Grant,and up to $20,000 for those who did. According to the Department of ​Education, over 26‌ million borrowers applied for the program before​ applications were paused.

Legal Challenges and Current Status

Multiple⁢ lawsuits were filed challenging the legality of the program, arguing that ⁢the Biden administration overstepped its authority. Six states -⁣ Arkansas,Iowa,Kansas,Missouri,Nebraska,and South Carolina – filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Missouri,alleging the plan would harm their state-administered loan programs. A federal judge in Missouri issued a temporary restraining order halting the program‍ on November 10, ‍2022.

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals‍ upheld the injunction ⁣on November 16, 2023. The biden administration then appealed to the Supreme Court. Oral arguments were heard on ⁤February 29, 2024. As of January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court⁤ has not ‍issued a ruling, and⁤ the program remains on hold.

Impact on Borrowers

The pause on student loan payments, which began in⁣ March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ended in ⁣October 2023. Borrowers are now required to resume making payments, with interest accruing. The uncertainty surrounding the forgiveness program adds to the financial strain for many.

  • Number of⁤ Applicants: over 26 million borrowers applied before the program ⁢was halted. (studentaid.gov)
  • maximum Forgiveness Amount: $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, $10,000 for other eligible borrowers.
  • income Threshold: Less ‍than $125,000 for ‌individuals,$250,000 for married‌ couples.

Option Relief Measures

The Biden administration has introduced other measures to assist student loan borrowers, including the SAVE plan, an​ income-driven repayment​ plan‍ designed to lower monthly payments. ​The Department of‍ Education has also announced targeted loan forgiveness for borrowers defrauded by their schools and ‍those with disabilities.

Borrowers seeking information about their options can visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

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