Orlando Magic (29-32) vs Toronto Raptors (18-42)
Game Info: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic -7.5 -- Over/Under: 212 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN FL
The Orlando Magic play host to the Toronto Raptors at the Kia Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors have been in a terrible slump as they've lost nine of their last 11 games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting beaten by the Bulls in a 125-115 overtime road defeat on Friday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Immanuel Quickley added 23 points with five rebounds and five assists while RJ Barrett chipped in with 18 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 41 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control when they held a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Raptors went cold and allowed the Bulls to dominate the rest of the game and eventually pull away in overtime.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in a rut as they've lost three of their last four games and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Warriors in a 121-115 defeat on Thursday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 41 points, six rebounds and five assists on 16 of 27 shooting, Franz Wagner added 27 points on 11 of 22 shooting while Cole Anthony chipped in with 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Magic shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 28 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the first quarter to take an early 17-point lead. The Magic just had no answer for the Warriors who took the game away with a 40-21 third quarter domination. There was just no stopping the Warriors' Stephen Curry who scorched them with 12 3-pointers to finish with 56 points for the game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won 26 of their last 27 games at Kia Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost 20 of their last 21 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Kia Center against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at Kia Center.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last four road games against the Magic after coming off overtime.
- The Magic have lost three of their last four games.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last eight road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
- Fifteen of the last 17 games between the Raptors and Magic at Kia Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Raptors are still missing Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle and Ochai Agbaji, while the Magic are still playing without Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner. The Raptors could really do with a win just to get some confidence. The Magic lost a tough one to the Warriors back on Thursday. It's hard to back either side with any confidence given their recent form, but the Magic was able to hang with the red-hot Warriors in their last game. I think they can get the win at home if the Magic's role players can give some support to Banchero who poured in 41 points in his last outing.
Peter’s Pick Orlando -7.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
