Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors ATS Prediction 02/24/19

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The Toronto Raptors (44-16) and the Orlando Magic (27-33) battle at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are a 9.5-point favorite and look to extend their seven-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 219 points and it can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors ATS Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last matchup. The Raptors (8-point favorites) beat the San Antonio Spurs, 120-117, while the Magic (8-point favorites) were defeated by the Chicago Bulls, 110-109. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Toronto game finished 10.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5, while the Orlando game went 3 points over the projected point total of 216.

Toronto played a nearly flawless contest. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 11.6) and a free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.206). For those same stats, San Antonio was 12.4 and 0.213, respectively. Orlando, meanwhile, held Chicago to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.6 (below the 21.0 mark opponents have averaged against Orlando this season). Serge Ibaka was a key piece for Toronto with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Orlando, meanwhile, was led by Nikola Vucevic, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

The Magic evened the season series at one with a 116-87 blowout victory in their most recent contest. Vucevic put up a double-double in the victory with 30 points and 19 rebounds. Orlando’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Toronto. The Magic had a rate of 0.522 while the Raptors posted a mark of 0.358. Orlando covered as a 4.5-point underdog and the two teams combined for 203 points, which was just under the projected point total of 207.

Games including the Magic have a slight tendency to go under the total (53.3 percent). Orlando holds records of 27-33 straight up (SU) and 31-26-3 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas has a tendency to set the total low when the Raptors are involved, as 33 of their 60 games have gone over the projected point total. Toronto has an excellent 44-16 SU record, but they are just 26-32-2 ATS.

Toronto should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Toronto ranks fifth in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.7 percent), while Orlando forces the eighth-fewest turnovers (12.5 percent).

Magic vs. Raptors ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Magic average 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Raptors rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
  • Toronto ranks fourth in fast break points per game (18.2) while Orlando ranks 26th (9.8).
  • The Raptors rank eighth in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while the Magic rank 26th (15.0).
  • Orlando ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (10.9) while Toronto ranks 17th (13.4).
  • Toronto averages 45.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Orlando ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (45.2).
  • The Raptors rank ninth in points in the paint per game (49.6) while the Magic rank last (42.4).
  • The Magic rank fifth in assists allowed per game (23.0) while the Raptors rank 15th (24.4).
  • Toronto ranks eighth in steals per game (8.5) while Orlando ranks 27th (6.5).
  • Orlando is 12-3 when they allow under 100 points, while Toronto is 10-1.
  • In games where they reach the century mark, the Magic are 23-16 and the Raptors are 41-12.
  • Toronto is 13-16-1 ATS at home, while Orlando is 17-11-2 ATS on the road.
  • The Magic have 18 unders and 12 overs in 30 road games.
  • The Raptors have 17 overs and 13 unders in 30 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Orlando and Toronto have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Magic are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 1-3-1.
  • The Magic have outscored opponents by an average of 20.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Orlando has been defeated by an average of 1.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 119.8 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.4 points per game (3.6 above their season average).