Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Trail Blazers and Magic is set for 7:00 ET. The Magic (-1716) are favored by 16 points over the Trail Blazers (+940) and the over/under line is 207.5. The Blazers have lost nine straight and are 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-55. The Magic are 5th in the East and have a record of 43-31.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic are 1st in the Southeast Division, while the Blazers are 5th in the Northwest.
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Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Magic have hosted the Trail Blazers, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Trail Blazers and Magic, the average combined point total is 209 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 1-4.
- Although Portland has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 98 points per game in these games.
- Through their last ten home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 4-5-1.
- The last three games that Orlando was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
In today’s game against the Magic, the Trail Blazers are 16-point underdogs. This season, they have been the underdog in all but six of their games. As the underdog, they have a straight-up record of 18-50 and are 33-34 against the spread.
Portland has an overall record of 19-55, which is 14th in the Western Conference. The team has lost nine straight games and are 8-28 on the road this season.
Looking at their ATS record on the road, the Blazers are 18-18 this season and have gone 34-39 overall. Coming into today’s game, they have failed to cover the spread in their last three road games.
In their most recent game, the Blazers lost to the Heat by a score of 142-82. The O/U line for that game was 208.5, and Portland was getting 14.5 points as the underdog.
This season, the Trail Blazers have an O/U record of 37-36-1, and their games have averaged a combined 223.4 points. Today’s O/U line of 207.5 is lower than all but one of their previous games.
When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the league, averaging just 107.2 points per game. They have been even worse on the road, where they are 29th in scoring at 105.6 points per game.
Portland is one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the NBA, grabbing an average of 12.2 per game, which is 5th in the league. However, they are last in assists, averaging just 23 per game.
In terms of pace, the Trail Blazers are 17th in the NBA at 97.6 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 29th at 44%.
Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 19th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.2 points per game. So far this season, the Trail Blazers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 5th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.6 times per game vs. Portland.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are currently in 5th place with a record of 43-31. Within their division, they are in 1st place. Orlando is favored by 16 points today and has a 26-6 record as the favorite.
This season, the Magic have gone 48-26 against the spread, including a 26-12 ATS record at home. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +7.1 points per game.
Orlando’s most recent game was a 118-88 win over the Grizzlies. The O/U line for that game was 207, and the Magic were favored by 12.5 points. The combined scoring in the game was 206 points.
For the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 33-41. In their last four games, the under has hit for Orlando. Today’s O/U line of 207.5 is lower than 69 of their previous games, and their games have averaged 218.8 points per game.
Against Western Conference teams, the Magic are 13-14 this season compared to 30-17 against the East. Orlando has a home record of 26-12 and is favored by 16 points today.
At home, the Magic are averaging 112.8 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 110.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Orlando is 14th in the league at 47%. So far, they have made an average of 11.1 three-pointers per game, which is 29th in the NBA.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Magic are 2nd in the league in attempts at 24.5 per game. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the NBA at 96.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, Orlando has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35.1% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 25th in the league at 24.7 per game.
For the season, Orlando is sitting 3rd in terms of points allowed per game (108.3). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. In the terms of takeaways, Magic are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 12th in rejections, averaging 5.3 blocked shots each game.
With the Magic being favored by 16, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 109-104 in favor of the Magic.
Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Magic on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Trail Blazers (+16)
- Projecting a combined 213 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Jerami Grant – Hamstring – Doubtful
- Malcolm Brogdon – Elbow – Out
- Anfernee Simons – Knee – Out
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Matisse Thybulle – Ankle – Out
- Shaedon Sharpe – Abdominal – Out
- Justin Minaya – Hip – Doubtful
- Toumani Camara – Rib – Out
