Orlando Magic (38-28) vs Toronto Raptors (23-43)
Game Info: Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -11.5 -- Over/Under: 217 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. 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.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors are coming off losses to the Pelicans, Suns, Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Pistons and Magic. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 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 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Nets and Raptors while losing to the Pacers. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.7 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 Wendell Carter Jr. is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Jalen Suggs ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only 13 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Kelly Olynyk ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.2) this season.
- Gary Trent Jr. ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.9).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.0).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1291) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.3) this season.
Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors prediction
The Orlando Magic just beat the Raptors by 10 points on the road on Friday, so you'd assume they'll be more comfortable at home. The Magic have now won 4 of the last 5 games against the Raptors. Also, the Magic are 44-23 ATS on the season, which makes them the best cover team in the NBA. That's a cover percentage of 65.6 percent. I've said many times this season, the Magic are a team you blindly back until the tickets stop cashing. That doesn't stop here. Give me the Magic in a one-sided victory.
Randy’s Pick Orlando Magic -11.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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