NBA odds preview - Magic vs. Raptors

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Nov 18, 1:00 PM | Air Canada Centre

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Odds

3-5TEAM RECORD2-7



Toronto looks to cover the Raptors-Magic pointspread on Sunday and improve its overall 2-7 mark when they host Orlando in NBA action.

This season the Raptors are 2-7 overall and 3-6 ATS against the number, while the Magic are 3-5 and 5-3 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). As for the totals, Toronto is 5-4 on the OU, and Orlando is 3-4-1.



View Orlando vs Toronto Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Raptors installed as 5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 189.5.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 15-rated Magic taking on the No. 20-rated Raptors in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 93-91 win for the Raptors on Sunday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Toronto's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 96 PPG, against a Magic defense that ranks No. 14 at 95.8 PPG. The Raptors field goal percentage has averaged 41.3% so far, less than the Magic shooters have achieved on the year, 44.1% per game.

Defensively, the Magic feature the league's No. 10-rated defense on the road, giving up 94.2 points per game. Toronto, meanwhile, comes in at No. 7 in the league in scoring at home.

The Magic were a 110-106 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Pistons. They covered the 5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (216) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. J.J. Redick scored 23 points leading the Magic to a 110-106 victory over Detroit at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday.

The Raptors were a 107-89 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Celtics. They failed to cover the 7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (196) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. The Raptors endured a 107-89 loss at the hands of the Celtics on Saturday, despite a 15-point effort from Andrea Bargnani at TD Garden.


Orlando Magic Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Toronto Raptors Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7


A few Magic at Raptors trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 23 games


Next up:
Orlando at Atlanta, Monday, November 19
Toronto at Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 20

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