Orlando Magic (43-31) vs Portland Trail Blazers (19-55)
Game Info: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -16 -- Over/Under: 208.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic meet Monday 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 Trail Blazers vs Magic prediction.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off losses to the Knicks, Pelicans, Bulls, Clippers, Nuggets, Rockets, Hawks, and Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 22.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21 points and 3.5 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 11.1 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently lost to the Warriors and Clippers, while beating the Grizzlies. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.4 points and 5.3 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Jalen Suggs ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only 11 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 12th amongst qualified players for FG% (58.0%) this season.
- Dalano Banton is one of only 20 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game 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 Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.0).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (8.9).
Trail Blazers vs Magic prediction
The Trail Blazers are racking up the losses and aren't covering enough numbers to make them worth a look. Heck, we just saw the Trail Blazers lose to the Heat by 60 points. The Trail Blazers are ready for the season to end. The Magic are 48-26 ATS on the season, which makes them the best cover team in the NBA. The Magic have a cover percentage of 64.8 percent, and no team in the NBA is at least 60 percent. Massive number, but fading the Magic doesn't make sense and backing the Trail Blazers isn't an option. Give me the Magic in a home beat down.
Randy’s Pick Orlando Magic -16
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
