Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
Orlando Magic Line | -3.5 |
Toronto Raptors Line | +3.5 |
Total | 215.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two struggling Eastern conference teams are clashing in this matchup, when the Toronto Raptors are hosting the Orlando Magic. The Raptors are coming off a road loss that snapped a rare two-game winning streak. The Raptors are now back home, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season by far. The Magic are struggling mightily, even with the return of Paolo Banchero, as they have lost three straight games and have just one win in their last six matches.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: No injuries
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Garry Harris, Goga Bitadze, Jalen Suggs, Jett Howard are questionable, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner are out.
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have a 10-32 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the East. Toronto is 23-18-1 against the spread and 21-20-1 in over/under, while having a 9-13 home record. The Raptors are 2-1 in their last 3 games and 3-2 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 home games.
The Raptors are coming off a 112-130 road defeat by the Milwaukee Bucks. RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 22.4 points, adding 6.6 rebounds and 6 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 19.9 points, 8 rebounds and a team-high 6.6 assists.
Orlando Magic Form and Trends
The Magic have a 23-21 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the East. The Magic are 22-21-1 against the spread and 18-26 in over/under, while having a 9-13 road record. The Magic are 1-5 in their last 6 games and 4-8 against the spread in their last 12.
The Magic are coming off a 100-113 home defeat by the Denver Nuggets. Paolo Banchero leads the Magic in scoring with 25.2 points, adding 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Franz Wagner adds 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game but he is out with an injury.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They shoot 46.7% from the field (15th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (22nd). Defensively, they are the 27th team in the league, allowing 118.5 points per game.
Offensively, the Magic are last in the league with 104.2 points per game. They shoot 44% from the field, which is the second-worst in the league and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 30.4%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 104.3 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Magic won 106-97 on the road. the Magic are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against the Raptors and 6-1 against the spread. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
In this Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, the Magic are coming as -3.5 road favorites. The Magic should be favored, because they are the better team on paper, have already won the Raptors this season, and are dominating them in recent years, but they are struggling so bad right now, that I cannot back them as road favorites against any team. The Magic have the same road record, as the Raptors have a home record, so I will gladly take the Toronto Raptors plus the points today at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Toronto Raptors +3.5
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