The Orlando Magic (20-15) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (8-26) on Friday, January 3rd. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on SN. The Raptors 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 7:30 ET.

Magic vs Raptors

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Orlando fell to 20-15 on the season after a 105-96 road loss to the Pistons on Wednesday. The Magic entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 212-point line.

Detroit took control early, leading 31-21 after the 1st quarter and 34-28 in the 2nd. Orlando responded with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 79-63 to 89-63, but the Pistons held them off, with both teams scoring 21 points in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Raptors improved to 8-26 on the season with a 130-113 win over the Nets on Wednesday. Toronto, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 17-point victory. The game’s total of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 24.5 points.

After trailing 33-26 after the 1st quarter, the Raptors took control by outscoring the Nets 39-31 in the 2nd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 94-91 lead and pulled away with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 111-99 to 121-99, while holding the Nets to just 22 points in the final period.

Magic Offense Breakdown

In their 105-96 loss to the Pistons, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 40.7% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 22.9% clip. Jalen Suggs led the way with 24 points, scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter and adding 8 more in the 4th.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 21 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency and scoring 11 points in the opening quarter. Wendell Carter added 15 points and 8 rebounds, with 6 of his points coming in the final period.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

Scottie Barnes led the Raptors to a 130-point performance against the Nets, shooting 77.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip. He finished with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists, scoring 10 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Toronto shot 59.1% from the field and made 16 threes at a 50% rate. Gradey Dick added 22 points, hitting 4 threes, while Immanuel Quickley contributed 21 points and 15 assists, knocking down 3 threes.

Magic Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Magic couldn’t overcome their early struggles, giving up 31 points in the 1st and 34 in the 2nd in a 105-96 loss to the Pistons. Orlando allowed Detroit to shoot 51% from the field.

The Magic also sent the Pistons to the line 17 times, where they hit 11 free throws. Orlando allowed 12 threes on 41% shooting. The Magic finished with 24 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, while also recording 18 steals and 5 blocks.

Raptors Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Magic couldn’t overcome their early struggles, allowing 31 points in the 1st and 34 in the 2nd in their 105-96 loss to the Pistons. Orlando gave up 12 threes on 41% shooting from deep.

Orlando sent Detroit to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Magic finished with 24 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, while also recording 18 steals and 5 blocks.

Magic vs Raptors Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 102 points per game.
• Through their last ten home games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 107 points per game.
• Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-3-1.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Magic have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.

Magic vs Raptors Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the Raptors as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 216.5, and our model projects the Magic and Raptors to reach a combined total of 237 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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