The Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bulls, beat the Magic, and they play the Jazz, Wizards, and 76ers next. The Raptors look to win two straight games for the first time since January 27-29.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.8 points and 7.7 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Raptors and Warriors, and they play the Bulls, Bucks, and Rockets next. The Magic have lost three straight games and are 6-15 since January 15.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 105.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25 points and 4.8 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 23.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 26 of their last 28 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last four games following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 25 of their last 30 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Kia Center.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last 10 Tuesday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Magic have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.0).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (105.7).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.0).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.8).
Magic vs Raptors Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle, and Brandon Ingram.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Magic vs Raptors Prediction
The Magic continue to get the respect because they’re at home, and they’re supposed to be the better team. The problem is the Magic keep losing games they shouldn’t and the offense continues to struggle. The Magic beat the Raptors a couple of days ago as a seven-point underdog, and have beaten them twice in the last month or so. The Raptors are also 35-25-1 ATS on the season. I’m not sure why the Magic keep getting thrown in the big favorite role, but they’re having issues simply winning, let alone by a margin. Give me the Raptors and the points yet again.