The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs. Magic Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs. Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Knicks, and they play the Raptors next. The Magic have won 8 of their last 13 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 109.7 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21 points and 8.3 rebounds. Anthony Black is the third double-digit scorer, and Wendell Carter Jr. is grabbing 8.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Wizards, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Magic next. The Raptors have won 9 of their last 15 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.7 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 103.7 points on 41.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21 points and 5 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Scottie Barnes is dishing 4.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 26.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 26.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have lost eight of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Magic’s last three games.
- The Raptors have lost four of their last five Wednesday games as home favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Magic’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games against the Magic following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Magic’s last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- RJ Barrett ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (14.7) this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (76.0%) this season.
- Anthony Black ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (5.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (21.0).
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (32.7).
- The Magic rank 30th for points in the paint (136) this season.
Raptors vs Magic Injury Report
Paolo Banchero is out for the Magic with an ankle sprain. Johnathan Isaac is out with a knee issue. Izaiya Nelson is out with an ankle issue. Noah Penda is out with a hamstring injury. Jalen Suggs is out with a knee injury.
The Raptors will be without Nate Bittle due to a foot injury. Kawhi Leonard is out with a knee issue.
Raptors vs Magic Prediction
The Magic snagged a strong road win over the Knicks, but we can’t ignore this start overall and now the injury report. The Magic have scoring issues as it is and begin without Banchero, and Suggs doesn’t help. It also becomes even more difficult going up against this Raptors defensive pressure. Even without Kawhi, the Raptors get after it on the defensive end. This is a game where the Magic will have issues reaching the century mark. The line is more than reasonable. Give me the Raptors and the small chalk.