Orlando Magic (38-28) vs. Toronto Raptors (23-43)
March 15, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +6.5; Over/Under: +225.5
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The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors prediction.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Nets while losing to the Knicks and Pacers. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.8 points and 5.3 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 20 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors are coming off losses to the Pelicans, Suns, Trail Blazers, Nuggets, and Pistons. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.2 points on 48.7 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 Friday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Magic and Raptors.
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine home games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have lost each of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last nine games.
- Eight of the Magic’s last 10 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors prediction
The Toronto Raptors are an injured team that’s piling up the losses and feel like they’ve given up on the season. Full on tank mode in Toronto. The Orlando Magic continue to find ways to win, and they’re 43-23 ATS on the season. The Magic are the best covering team in the NBA, and with a 65.1 cover percentage, it’s not really close. With that being the case, I’ll continue to blindly back the Magic. The tickets have cashed all year. We’re here to make money. The Magic make you money. Give me the Magic.
