Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 1/30/2025

The Orlando Magic (24-24) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (18-29) on Thursday, January 30th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on KATU. The Trail Blazers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Magic are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Magic. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

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The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic dropped to 24-24 on the season after a 125-119 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Orlando, favored by one point, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 244 points soared past the 205.5-point over/under line.

Orlando appeared in control after a 14-0 run extended their lead from 81-79 to 93-81. However, they faltered in the 4th quarter, getting outscored 29-20 by Miami.

The Trail Blazers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Portland improved to 18-29 on the season with a 125-112 win over the Bucks on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers were +5.5 point underdogs at home but covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5.

After trailing 36-31 in the 1st quarter, Portland took control by outscoring Milwaukee 33-25 in the 2nd quarter. They extended their lead with a 12-0 run, pushing the score from 102-92 to 114-92, and held the Bucks to 23 points in the final quarter.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 29 points in their 125-119 loss to the Heat, shooting 40% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 20%. Paolo Banchero and Tristan da Silva both added 17 points, with Da Silva connecting on 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.

Orlando hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 35.9% from deep and 45.9% overall. Wagner scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Da Silva contributed 6 points in both the 1st and 2nd periods.

Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown

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In their win over the Bucks, the Trail Blazers shot 51.1% from the field and hit 42.9% of their three-pointers, making 12 from deep. Deni Avdija led the way with 30 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.

Anfernee Simons added 25 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Avdija scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Simons added 12 in the 2nd.

Magic Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Magic couldn’t contain the Heat, who scored 125 points on 52% shooting. Orlando gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, and 29 in the 4th.

The Magic allowed 15 threes, with Miami shooting 36% from beyond the arc. Orlando sent the Heat to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Magic finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Trail Blazers Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Magic couldn’t slow down the Heat, who scored 125 points on 52% shooting. Orlando allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, and 29 in the 4th.

The Magic gave up 15 threes on 36% shooting from deep. They sent the Heat to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Orlando finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 4 blocks.

Magic vs Trail Blazers Trends

  • Through their last five road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 100 points per game.
  • The Trail Blazers are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Magic have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.

Magic vs Trail Blazers Prediction

The Trail Blazers come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 212.5, and our model projects the Magic and Trail Blazers to reach a combined total of 264 points. Our bet is on taking the over.


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