The Toronto Raptors (2-1), 5-point favorites, will travel to Amway Center to meet the Orlando Magic (1-2) in game four of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 207 points and it will air on TNT at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic Betting Odds
In game three, Siakam led the Raptors to a 98-93 win. He registered a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Toronto was unable to cover as a 5.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 191 points, which was well under the projected point total of 211. The Raptors’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Magic. Toronto had a rate of 12.5, while Orlando posted a mark of 15.1.
Of the Raptors’ 85 games, 45 have finished over the O/U total. Toronto holds records of 60-25 straight up (SU) and 39-44-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Magic’s 85 games, 47 have finished under the total. Further, Orlando owns records of 43-42 SU and 46-36-3 ATS.
The Raptors’ Pascal Siakam has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 18 points,7.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Terrence Ross has averaged 22 points during that same time frame for the Magic.
The ineffective offense of Orlando (21st in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 106.7) will clash against the top-notch defense of Toronto (third in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 104.7). The Raptors figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Raptors, who rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (21.7 percent), will face off against the Magic, who rank third in defensive rebounding percentage (79.9 percent).
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Toronto ranks fourth in fast break points per game (18.2) while Orlando ranks 25th (10.8).
- The Raptors rank 18th in points in the paint per game (48.4) while the Magic rank 27th (43.7).
- Orlando ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while Toronto ranks 10th (12.8).
- Orlando ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.4) while Toronto ranks ninth (5.3).
- The Raptors rank ninth in steals per game (8.3) while the Magic rank 25th (6.6).
- The Magic rank third in assists allowed per game (23.1) while the Raptors rank 11th (24.3).
- Toronto ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.3) while Orlando ranks 25th (15.1).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Orlando is 19-4 and Toronto is 16-1.
- When reaching the century mark, the Magic are 39-19 and the Raptors are 56-19.
- Toronto is 20-21-1 ATS on the road, while Orlando is 22-17-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 20 of the Magic’s 40 home games, while 23 of the Raptors’ 42 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Magic are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Orlando has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Toronto has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Magic have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Orlando has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 109.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 97.6 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
