Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-287) will travel to take on the Toronto Raptors (+231) in Scotiabank Arena. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 215.5.
Orlando (38-28) is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto (23-43) is 12th and has lost five straight games. The Magic are 7-point favorites in this Eastern Conference matchup.
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Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Toronto and Orlando, the Magic hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 7 points.
- Across their last three road contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 98 points per game.
- Toronto has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 121. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
- The Magic have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Today, the Magic are favored by 7 points against the Raptors. As the favorite, Orlando has gone 22-4 straight-up and 20-6 against the spread. As the favorite, they have an average scoring differential of +9.7 PPG.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are currently in 5th place with a record of 38-28. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-17 compared to 11-11 against the West.
Against the spread, Orlando is 43-23 for the season, including a 21-14 ATS record on the road. The team’s straight-up road record is 16-19.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 31-35, and their games have averaged 220 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 215.5, and the Magic have played in 52 games with higher O/U lines than that.
In their last game, the Magic defeated the Nets by a score of 114-106. They were favored by 6 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 205.5.
This season, the Magic have been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line. They are second in the league in free throw attempts per game at 25.1. In terms of scoring, they are 26th in the NBA at 110.7 points per game.
On the road, Orlando is averaging 108.0 points per game compared to 113.8 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.4% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Magic are 26th in the league at 97 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 14th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are 24th in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 29th in the league.
Not only do the Magic’s overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 3rd in the league in points allowed. Orlando has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 3rd in the league over their last three games at 105 PPG allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.9% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.
Today, the Raptors are looking to end their five-game losing streak as 7-point underdogs against the Magic. In their last game, Toronto lost to the Pistons by a score of 113-104. The combined scoring in that game was 217, which was below the O/U line of 233.
As underdogs this season, the Raptors have gone 11-33 and are 22-22 ATS as underdogs. Today’s O/U line of 215.5 is lower than their season average of 229.7. Toronto has gone 35-30-1 on the over/under this season.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 23-43. Against other teams in the East, they are 16-24 compared to 7-19 in non-conference games.
At home, the Raptors have an average scoring differential of -2.9 points per game. Against the spread at home, they are 13-19 and have failed to cover in their last four games. Overall, their ATS record is 31-35.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 111.2 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 114.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 13th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Raptors are 15th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 16th in attempts. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%.
When it comes to assists, Toronto is 3rd in the NBA at 29.3 per game. They are also 8th in offensive rebounds. In terms of two-point shooting, the Raptors are 16th in the league.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 24th in the league at 118.2 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Raptors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.9% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.
Even though they are 7 point underdogs, we see the Raptors winning this game by a score of 111-107.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- We like the Raptors on the moneyline (+231)
- The Raptors are also our pick on the spread at +7
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- Gary Trent Jr. – Groin – Questionable
- RJ Barrett – Personal – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
