Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-786) will host the Toronto Raptors (+546) in a game that can be seen on BSF. The Magic are favored by 12.5 points and the over/under line is set at 215.5. Orlando is currently on a two-game win streak and owns a 39-28 record, which is good for 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have lost six straight and are 12th in the East with a record of 23-44.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando.
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Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Raptors and Magic did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Magic have the leg up at 2-1. The Magic also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 228 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Orlando has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Orlando posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Today, the Raptors are looking to snap a six-game losing streak. They are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-44. In their last game, they lost to the Magic by a score of 113-103.
Toronto is 31-36 ATS this season, including a 18-16 ATS record on the road. As the underdog, they are 22-23 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 45 of their 67 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 11-34. Today, they are getting 12.5 points on the spread.
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 35-31-1. In their last two games, the games have gone under the posted total. On average, their games have finished with 232 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are 16-25 compared to 7-19 against non-conference opponents. In their last game against the Magic, they were 8-point underdogs.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 17th in the NBA, averaging 113.9 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, where they are 8th in the league with 116.9 points per game.
So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the league at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA.
On average, the Raptors are attempting 33.5 three-pointers per game, which is 19th in the league. However, they are 23rd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. In terms of free throws, Toronto is 16th in attempts and 22nd in makes.
Coming into today’s game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 118.1 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
Orlando is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-28. Against the East, they are 28-17 compared to 11-11 against the West.
At home, the Magic have an average scoring margin of +6.5 points per game. They are 22-9 straight-up at home and 22-9 ATS. As the favorite, their ATS record at home is 21-6.
As the favorite, Orlando has won their last two games and are 23-4 overall. Their ATS record as the favorite is 21-6, and they have an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game.
This season, Orlando has an O/U record of 31-36, and their games have averaged 220 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 215.5, and their games have averaged 223.2 points.
In their most recent game, the Magic beat the Raptors by a score of 113-103. Orlando was favored by 8 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 219 points.
So far this season, the Magic have been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 2nd in free-throw attempts per game. They are also 5th in the league in free throws made per game at 18.9. In terms of their overall scoring, the Magic are 26th in the NBA at 110.7 points per game.
When playing at home, the Magic have been slightly better offensively, averaging 113.8 points per game compared to 108.1 on the road. In terms of their shooting percentages, the Magic are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. From beyond the arc, Orlando is 22nd in three-point shooting at 35%.
Overall, the Magic have been a below-average offensive team this season, ranking 26th in pace at 97 possessions per game. In terms of assists, the Magic are 28th in the league at 24.5 per game.
In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 3rd in the NBA by allowing 109.2 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.8% while allowing 35.7% from downtown.
In spite of being 12.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Raptors winning this one 111-106.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- We like the Raptors on the moneyline (+546)
- The Raptors are also our pick on the spread at +12.5
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- RJ Barrett – Personal – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
