Orlando Magic (23-22) vs Portland Trail Blazers (15-28)
Game Info: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -9.5 -- Over/Under: 209 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Portland Trail Blazers invade the Kia Center to battle the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in a slump as they've lost eight of their last 12 games overall, but they will be aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Heat in a 116-107 road win on Tuesday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 24 points, Deandre Ayton added 22 points with 15 rebounds, Jerami Grant scored 18 points while Deni Avdija chipped in with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Trail Blazers 49 percent from the field and 15 of 43 from the 3-point line. The Trail Blazers withstood an early barrage from the Heat before they dominated the second and third quarters by a combined 63-39 to lead by as many as 27 points.
Orlando Magic
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in a slump as they've lost six of their last seven games overall. The Magic will be hoping to snap a four-game slide after getting thrashed by the Raptors in a 109-93 road defeat on Tuesday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 20 points while Anthony Black chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Magic shot just 41 percent from the field and nine of 31 from the 3-point line. The Magic stormed out of the gates with 37 points in the first quarter to take an early 21-point lead. It didn't last long at all as the Magic got outscored by 61-33 in the second and third quarters to trail by as many as 22 points.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 29 of their last 30 games at Kia Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six night games following a road win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have lost each of their last five night games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Trail Blazers' last 10 games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic's last seven night games against Northwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Trail Blazers' last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Trail Blazers are keeping an eye on Anfernee Simons, Kris Murray, and Tounami Camara who are all questionable, while the Magic have listed Gary Harris, Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and Franz Wagner as questionable. The Trail Blazers were really struggling before they won their last two games, while the Magic have continued to struggle with their long list of injuries holding them back. The Trail Blazers are capable of winning this one outright, but the Magic are expecting to have at least a few players back in action. This is one of those games where you need to check the lineups before tipoff, but I am leaning towards the Magic to bounce back if they can get some players back on the court.
Peter’s Pick Orlando -9.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
