Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction NBA Picks 1/3/25

The Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

The Orlando Magic have been doing it tough lately as they've lost six of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the Pistons in a 105-96 road defeat on Wednesday. Jalen Suggs led the team with 24 points on nine of 20 shooting, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 21 points on eight of 11 shooting while Wendell Carter Jr chipped in with 15 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Magic shot just 40 percent from the field and eight of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to find their offense from the start. Were always playing from behind after getting outscored by 65-49 in the first half. Cole Anthony had a rough night as he scored just eight points on three of 12 shooting off the bench, while Tristan da Silva finished scoreless on zero of six shooting. 

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in terrible form, but they will be feeling so much better after putting a halt to an 11-game losing streak with a 130-113 win over the Nets on Wednesday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists, Gradey Dick added 22 points on nine of 17 shooting while Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 21 points and 15 assists. As a team, the Raptors shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field and 16 of 32 from the 3-point line. The Raptors caught fire with 39 points in the second quarter to take the narrow lead into halftime before they went on a decisive 29-12 run in the fourth quarter to earn the much-needed victory at home. The Raptors will face the Bucks and Knicks following this one.

The Magic are still missing Paolo Banchero, Moritz Wanger, Gary Harris, and Franz Wagner while the Raptors are at full strength except for RJ Barrett who is questionable with an illness. The Magic have really struggled to stay competitive since getting hit by the injury bug. I think things may get a little worse as this Raptors team could be about to start a run now that they have Immanuel Quickley back in the lineup. The Magic have opened as favorites in this one, so I think that the Raptors represent great value as the home underdog here.