The Raptors are a large double-digit favorite (-11) when they host the Magic on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Arena. The total O/U line is on the board at 217 points.
Notable Injuries
Magic
- Gary Harris (Out) Hamstring
- Jonathan Isaac (Out) Knee
- Mo Bamba (Out) Back
- Wendell Carter Jr. (Out) Foot
- Chuma Okeke (Out) Knee
- Jalen Suggs (Out) Ankle
Raptors
- Otto Porter Jr. (Out) Foot
- Precious Achiuwa (Out) Ankle
Recent Form
Heading into the game, Orlando is 5-18 overall. When taking to the road, Orlando has a mark of 1-10 and a win percentage of 9.0%. Currently, the team is 15th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 9-13-1 vs. the spread. Orlando travels to take on the Raptors, hoping to avoid their 8th straight loss.
Most recently, Orlando lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 107-96. Paolo Banchero and his 22 points were not enough for the team to pull out a win as 10-point underdogs. The Magic also finished with an ATS loss in the game.
Heading into the game, Toronto is 11-11 overall. When playing at home, Toronto has a mark of 8-2 and a win percentage of 80%. Currently, the team is 8th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 12-10-0 vs. the spread. The Raptors need a win in today’s matchup vs. Orlando to avoid their 3rd straight loss.
Toronto most recently lost to the Nets by a score of 114-105. The team high 24 points from Pascal Siakam were not enough to come home with the win. The Raptors were 1-point favorites going into the game.
The Historicals
Today’s game will be the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Last season, the Raptors won 2 of 3 head-to-head matchups. Over the last five contests between Toronto and Orlando, the Raptors are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Analysis
This season, Orlando is averaging just 107.8 points per game, which places them 29th in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.9 possessions per game. Orlando has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 21st in 3-point shooting percentage at 33.8%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 31.1 attempts per contest. On defense, the Magic are allowing an average of 112.23 points per game, placing them 20th in the league. So far, teams have shot 36.62% on their looks from outside vs. Orlando. This figures places them 27th in 3-point shooting defense.
Heading into the game, Franz Wagner is the team leader in scoring at 19.5 points per game. Behind him is Paolo Banchero, who, along with adding a scoring punch, is grabbing 6.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
This season, Toronto is averaging just 110.4 points per game, which places them 21st in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.7 possessions per game. Toronto’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 33.0% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.5 3-point shots per game, placing them 16th in the NBA. Defensively, the Raptors have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.1 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.34%, placing them 17th in the NBA.
OG Anunoby comes into the game averaging 18.8 points per game, which is the top mark on the team. Behind him is Gary Trent Tr. at 17.1 points per contest.
- Get more details: Orlando at Toronto 12/3/22 Betting Stats
Betting Trends
- Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last five games playing on 0 days’ rest.
- Magic are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 road games.
- Magic are 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
- Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
