Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Orlando Magic Line | -1.5 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +1.5 |
| Total | 214.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Eastern matchup between two squads sitting on opposite sides of the conference table, the third-worst Toronto Raptors are hosting the fourth-best Orlando Magic. The Raptors are coming off a rare victory that ended their previous ten-game losing streak, and are playing their third consecutive game at home, where they have been playing by far their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Magic are struggling without their two star players on the court, and have won just once in their last four games.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett are questionable.
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Travellin Queen, Anthony Black are questionable, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner are out.
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have an 8-25 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Toronto is 20-12-1 against the spread and 18-15 in over/under. The Raptors have a 7-11 home record but are 12-5-1 against the spread, with a -4.1-point differential. The Raptors are 1-10 in their last 11 games and 2-4 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 130-113 win over Brooklyn, as they had their best shooting game of the season, making 59% of their shots from the field and 50% from downtown. All five Toronto starters scored double figures, led by Scottie Barnes with 33 points, 5 assists and a team-high 13 rebounds.
RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 23.4 points, adding 6.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and a team-high 6.8 assists.
Orlando Magic Form and Trends
The Magic have a 20-15 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. The Magic are 18-16-1 against the spread and 15-20 in over/under. Orlando has a 7-11 road record, and are 7-11 against the spread, with a -2.5-point differential. The Magic are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 0-4 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Magic are coming off a 96-105 loss in Detroit, as they shot with just 40% from the field and 22% from beyond the arc. Jalen Suggs led Orlando’s offense with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic both in scoring with 29 points, and in assists made with 5.6, adding 8.8 rebounds per game. Franz Wagner adds 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game but both are out with injuries.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 112.9 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They shoot 46.7% from the field (18th) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (23rd). Defensively, they are the fourth-worst team in the league, allowing 118.9 points per game.
Offensively, the Magic are last in the league with 105.6 points per game. They shoot 44.7% from the field (23rd) and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 30.6%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 103.6 points per game.
The Magic are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Raptors, and are 5-1 against the spread. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings.
Prediction
In this Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, the Magic are coming as -1.5 road favorites. The Magic should be favored, as they have been the better team this season, but playing without their two best players have finally taken its toll. On top of that, the Magic are the third-worst covering team on the road, with a negative point differential of -2.5 points. On the other hand, the Raptors are the third-best covering team at home, so there is value with the home dog in this matchup. I expect the hosts to keep this one close, and maybe even win outright. Play it safe, take the Toronto Raptors and the plus points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Toronto Raptors +1.5
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