Orlando Magic (20-15) vs. Toronto Raptors (8-26)
January 3, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +1.5; Over/Under: +215
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The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Pistons, beat the Nets, and they play the Jazz, Knicks, and Timberwolves next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 103.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Celtics, beat the Nets, and they play the Bucks, Knicks, and Cavs next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 119.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.4 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.4 points and 8.3 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, and Paolo Banchero. Anthony Black is questionable for the Magic. Black has a back injury. Trevelin Queen is probable despite dealing with an illness.
RJ Barrett and Bruce Brown are questionable with undisclosed issues. Two key players for the Raptors isn’t ideal, but it’s been the norm for Toronto this season. Injuries are why the Raptors season is all but over in January. It’s hard to win in the NBA with so much talent banged up.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last nine games as favorites following a loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four games as underdogs following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction
It’s hard to give the Magic love when half their roster is out with injuries, but that’s been the case for the Raptors as well. The Raptors are 8-25 SU and have failed to cover 4 of their last 6 games. The Magic compete hard and play defense regardless of who is on the floor, and they still have Jalen Suggs leading the way.
The Magic have also won 5 of the last 6 games against the Raptors. The favorite has covered 6 of the last 8 games between the Raptors and Magic. We’re only laying a bucket. I trust the Magic more, even with their injuries. However, there are probably better options out there on Friday’s NBA card.
