Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Free Prediction

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The Orlando Magic (9-8), 6-point underdogs, will have their chance to take down the league’s top team when they challenge the Toronto Raptors (13-4) at the Amway Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 222.5 points and it can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Betting Odds

Both teams easily covered as favorites in their last contest. The Magic (5-point favorites) defeated the New York Knicks 131-117, while the Raptors (9.5-point favorites) beat the Chicago Bulls 122-83. The Orlando game finished 29 points over the projected point total of 219, while the Toronto game went 9.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5.

The Raptors held the Bulls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.2 (below the 24.6 mark opponents have averaged against Toronto this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.544). Meanwhile, Orlando’s 0.649 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over New York, who had a mark of 0.506. The Magic’s mark was above their season average of 0.510. Orlando was led by Nikola Vucevic, who finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Fred VanVleet fueled Toronto with 18 points.

The Raptors dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the most recent matchup, Toronto won 112-101. Toronto’s 0.218 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Orlando, who had a mark of 0.112. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Raptors games have typically finished over the projected point total (64.7 percent). Toronto heads into the contest with records of 13-4 straight up (SU) and 9-8 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Toronto, games including the Magic have a tendency to go under the total (58.8 percent). Further, Orlando owns records of 9-8 SU and 9-7-1 ATS.

The Raptors’ Pascal Siakam has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 20 points,1.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Vucevic has averaged 25 points,12.0 rebounds,1.4 steals during that same time frame for the Magic.

Orlando could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Magic currently rank 30th in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.155, while Toronto ranks fifth in FTA rate allowed (0.184).

Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic ATS Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Raptors average 33.411764705882355 three pointers per game, which ranks 8 in the league. The Magic rank 12 in three pointers allowed per game (30.294117647058822).
  • Toronto ranks fourth in points in the paint per game (53.8) while Orlando ranks 22nd (44.0).
  • The Magic average 26.2 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. The Raptors rank 18th in assists allowed per game (23.9).
  • Toronto ranks fourth in steals per game (9.2) while Orlando ranks 15th (7.5).
  • Orlando ranks 5 in blocks per game (6.117647058823529) while Toronto ranks 11 (5.647058823529412).
  • The Raptors rank third in fast break points per game (19.6) while the Magic rank 21st (11.4).
  • The Magic rank 10 in second chance points per game (14.647058823529411) while the Raptors rank 19 in second chance points allowed per game (13.941176470588236).
  • Toronto averages 19.705882352941178 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 6 in the league. Orlando ranks 9 in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.11764705882353).
  • Toronto averages 46.9 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Orlando ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (46.8).
  • In games where they allow below 100 points, Orlando and Toronto are both 2-0.
  • When scoring over 100 points, the Raptors are 13-4 and the Magic are 8-3.
  • Toronto is 5-3 ATS on the road, while Orlando is 5-6 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 4 of the Raptors’ 8 road games, while 7 of the Magic’s 11 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Toronto and Orlando have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Magic are 4-0-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 2-3.
  • During their last five games, the Magic have scored an average of 119.2 points per game (11.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 109.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
  • The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 8.4 for the season.