Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Read our Magic vs Raptors prediction for this NBA regular season game in Toronto. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Magic head into the game at 23-21.
  • Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (30th).
  • The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.
  • The Raptors are at 10-32.
  • The Raptors are averaging 111 points per game so far.
  • The Raptors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Magic.

Magic vs Raptors Prediction

In a matchup of Eastern Conference foes, the Orlando Magic (23-21) head to Toronto to take on the Raptors (10-32). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Scotiabank Arena.

According to oddsmakers, the Magic (-132) are currently favored by 2 points over the Raptors (+111), while the over/under line is sitting at 215 points.

Magic vs. Raptors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 21st
  • Betting Odds ORL -2, ORL -132 | TOR +111 O/U 215

Magic Preview: Does Orlando Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

The Magic fell to 23-21 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. Orlando, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 221.5-point over/under line.

Orlando led 29-28 after the 1st quarter but lost ground in the 2nd, trailing 54-52 at halftime. A rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 39-25, and a 14-0 run by Denver in the 4th sealed the game, despite Orlando winning the final quarter 23-20.

In their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 37.3% from the field. They made 12 threes, but their three-point percentage was only 29.3%.

Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 16 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 1st quarter. Anthony Black added 14 points, with 8 of those coming in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Magic had a solid 4th quarter, allowing just 20 points, but a 39-point 3rd quarter from the Nuggets proved costly in their 113-100 loss. Orlando did well in limiting Denver’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 7 made threes on 28% shooting.

The Magic sent the Nuggets to the line 31 times, where they converted 26 free throws. Orlando finished with 23 defensive rebounds, while giving up 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.

Raptors Preview: Will Toronto Make it Happen at Home?

Orlando dropped to 23-21 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Magic entered the game as +7.5 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 221.5 O/U line.

Orlando led 29-28 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 14-0 run, stretching the score from 85-77 to 91-85. The Nuggets outscored the Magic 39-25 in the 3rd quarter, and despite Orlando winning the 4th quarter 23-20, they couldn’t close the gap.

In their 130-112 loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 23.5% clip. Overall, they shot 47.3% from the field.

RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points and 10 assists, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Bruce Brown added 17 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd period, while Kelly Olynyk contributed 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively, giving up 130 points to the Bucks. Milwaukee scored 37 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd. Toronto tightened up in the 4th, allowing 23 points, but it wasn't enough to turn the game around.

Milwaukee shot 51% from the field, including 41% from three, where they hit 13 threes. The Bucks also went to the line 41 times, making 33 free throws. The Raptors gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Magic vs Raptors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Magic last five road games, the team averaged 98 points per game while allowing 107. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • In their last three games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
  • As the betting favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Magic vs Raptors Prediction

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