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The Toronto Raptors (23-44) and Orlando Magic (39-28) play the 2nd game of a home-and-home Sunday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 2-0
Orlando covered as a 7.5-point favorite with a 113-103 win over the Raptors in Friday’s meeting with the Under (217.5) cashing in downtown Toronto — and we predicted both the spread and total correctly. F Franz Wagner had a team-high 19 points for the Magic, who have won back-to-back games and 15 of 20.
The Raptors, on the other hand, are on 6-game skid and have covered in just 2 of those losses. Toronto’s last win was against the Charlotte Hornets March 3, the 1st game it played after F Scottie Barnes injured his hand against the Golden State Warriors March 1.
Orlando has covered in both meetings against Toronto this season, and the Over/Under (O/U) has gone 1-1.
Raptors at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Magic -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +12.5 (-115) | Magic -12.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Raptors at Magic key injuries
Raptors
- F Scottie Barnes (hand) out
- G RJ Barrett (personal) out
- G D.J. Carton (ankle) out
- C Jakob Poeltl (hand) out
Magic
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Raptors at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 110, Raptors 104
Moneyline
The Magic (-750) are not worth a play at this price — especially in a spot where teams can be complacent after winning the 1st game of a home-and-home.
PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
I don’t have a spreadsheet to back this up, but I believe the scariest bets in the NBA are profitable long-term.
The Raptors may be on a 6-game skid (2-4 ATS), but this is too many points to give the losing team on the back end of a home-and-home. Toronto arguably outplayed the Magic for the 1st 2½ quarters Friday and actually led 69-67 with 4:26 remaining in the 3rd.
Expect the Magic to be complacent after Friday’s win — not trying to run up the score and win by 13+.
BET RAPTORS +12.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Under hit in Friday’s meeting, and neither team has looked great offensively lately. The Magic have gone 15 consecutive games without a 120-point performance, while the Raptors haven’t eclipsed the mark in 9 straight.
The Under has hit in 9 of the Magic’s last 11 games, and while I like the Raptors to keep it close, Orlando’s defense should still help the Under hit.
BET UNDER 216.5 (-110).
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