The Orlando Magic are favored by 12.5 points over the Toronto Raptors. The over/under line for the game is 215.5. The Magic have won two straight games and are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have lost six straight games and are 12th in the Eastern Conference.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be played in Orlando at the Kia Center. The game is set to tip-off at 6:00 ET. The Magic are 39-28 on the season, while the Raptors are 23-44.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +12.5

This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 17th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Raptors.
  • Our projections have Immanuel Quickley finishing with Immanuel Quickley points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.8% and knocking down 10 threes.

Do the Raptors Have What it Takes in Orlando?

Toronto has lost six straight games and are 23-44 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place.

As the underdog, the Raptors have a record of 11-34 this season, and they are 22-23 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 12.5 points and have gone 2-1 against the spread as the underdog.

Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 35-31-1, and their games have averaged 232 points per game. In their last two games, the games have finished below the posted over/under line.

In their most recent game, the Raptors lost to the Magic by a score of 113-103. Toronto was getting 8 points in that game and did not cover the spread. The O/U line for the game was 219.

On the road, the Raptors are 18-16 against the spread, and their ATS record for the season is 31-36. Today’s O/U line of 215.5 is lower than their season average of 229.5.

The Raptors are 17th in the NBA in scoring at 113.9 points per game. However, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 116.9 points per game compared to 110.9 at home. In terms of pace, Toronto is 13th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 15th in field goal percentage at 47%. Inside the arc, they are 16th in two-point shooting at 54%. From three-point range, Toronto is 23rd in the league at 35%.

In terms of assists, the Raptors are 4th in the NBA at 29.2 per game. They are also a top-10 team in offensive rebounds at 11.1 per game.

Currently, the Raptors’ defense holds the 24th rank in the NBA, allowing 118.1 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.9% while allowing 37.5% from downtown.

Can The Magic Secure a Home Victory?

In their last game, the Magic defeated the Raptors by a score of 113-103. Orlando covered the spread as 8-point favorites, giving them an ATS record of 44-23 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 216 points, which was below the O/U line of 219 points.

Orlando is favored by 12.5 points in today’s game and has a 23-4 record as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have gone 21-6 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game.

This season, the Magic have gone 31-36 on the over/under, with an average O/U line of 223.2 points. Today’s line of 215.5 points is lower than the average combined scoring of 220 points in their games.

The Magic are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-28. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 28-17 compared to 11-11 in non-conference games. At home, the Magic are 22-9 and have an average scoring margin of +6.5 points per game.

At home, the Magic are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the league at 97 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Magic are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 22nd in three-point shooting at 35% and are last in the league in three-pointers made per game (10.9).

One area where Orlando has excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 2nd in the NBA in free-throw attempts per game (25.1) and 5th in free throws made (18.9). In terms of assists, the Magic are 28th in the league at 24.5 per game.

Orlando’s defense has been playing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA with 109.2 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the Magic defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.8% and 35.7% from three-point territory.