The Toronto Raptors open a two-game I-4 series (Interstate 4) against the Orlando Magic in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday evening with the Dinos as 5.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds. The total is 216.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

Usually when the NBA schedules two teams to play back-to-back games against one another this season, it’s in the same city for travel purposes. However, after hosting the Magic on Sunday, the Raptors go to Orlando on Tuesday. Then again, it’s only about an 80-mile bus ride on Interstate 4 from Tampa to Orlando (but always takes much longer than it should due to horrific traffic).

Toronto swept the four-game regular-season series last year, 4-0, winning by an average score of 104 to 93.5. Fred VanVleet averaged 20.3 points and 6.8 assists in the series, Kyle Lowry 17.0 points, 8.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds, and Pascal Siakam 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds.

Evan Fournier led the Magic in averaging 18.3 points, while Jonathan Isaac was at 16.0 points and 10.0 rebounds, and former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz 12.0 points. Isaac tore up his knee during the Orlando bubble last summer and isn’t expected to play this season. Fultz tore his ACL in early January and is done for the year.

The Raptors have covered the spread six straight in the series. The under is 7-2 in the past nine.

Orlando Magic

Orlando was actually a home favourite against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday but then it was announced that Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were cleared from COVID protocols, and it was the biggest single-game spread shift of the year. The Magic were routed 116-90. About the only bright spot for Orlando was former Raptor Terrence Ross with 24 points. The Magic have one Canadian player in big man Khem Birch, and the 28-year-old Montreal native gets about 22 minutes per night off the bench and averages 7.1 points and 6.5 rebounds. The Magic are 2-7 ATS in their past nine as underdogs.

Toronto Raptors

Toronto dropped its third in a row Friday, a 126-124 upset loss in Tampa to Sacramento. Really not a game the Dinos should lose as the Kings hit 55.1 per cent from the field. Siakam had 32 points, and VanVleet had 26. Norman Powell, who has been red hot, missed the game with a right quad contusion, and OG Anunoby missed his second in a row with a left calf strain. Both are questionable for this one. Toronto has missed at least one starter for five consecutive games. VanVleet is the only one who has started every game this season. The Dinos are 4-12 in their past 16 as favourites.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Magic vs. Raptors?

• Regular Season

Magic Team Leaders

ORL

Points	Terrence Ross 15.59
Assists	Markelle Fultz 5.38
Rebounds	Wendell Carter Jr. 8.77
FG%	Donta Hall 71.4
Steals	Otto Porter Jr. 1.33
Blocks	Mo Bamba 1.26

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 21.36
Assists	Kyle Lowry 7.35
Rebounds	Khem Birch 7.58
FG%	Patrick McCaw 100
Steals	Fred VanVleet 1.67
Blocks	Chris Boucher 1.85

• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

ORL

Points	Terrence Ross 15.59
Assists	Markelle Fultz 5.38
Rebounds	Wendell Carter Jr. 8.77
FG%	Donta Hall 71.4
Steals	Otto Porter Jr. 1.33
Blocks	Mo Bamba 1.26

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 21.36
Assists	Kyle Lowry 7.35
Rebounds	Khem Birch 7.58
FG%	Patrick McCaw 100
Steals	Fred VanVleet 1.67
Blocks	Chris Boucher 1.85

Injuries

Orlando

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Ques Sun Eye - 15 / 05 / 21

R.J. Hampton (PG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21

Mo Bamba (C)

Ques Fri Illness - 11 / 05 / 21

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Ques Tues Eye - 05 / 05 / 21

Gary Harris (SG)

Prob Mon Neck - 03 / 05 / 21

James Ennis III (SF)

out for season Calf - 01 / 05 / 21

Chuma Okeke (PF)

out for season Ankle - 28 / 04 / 21

Devin Cannady (PG)

out for season Leg - 25 / 04 / 21

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 21

James Ennis III (SF)

Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 21

Toronto

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21

Jalen Harris (PG)

Doub Fri Foot - 14 / 05 / 21

Yuta Watanabe (SG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21

Chris Boucher (PF)

Ques Fri Rest - 12 / 05 / 21

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Out Tues Rest - 10 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Orlando

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Ques Sun	Eye - 15 / 05 / 21	0-1	1-0	+ -
Carter Jr. is dealing with a left eye abrasion, and it is unknown if he will take the court against the 76ers on Sunday.
R.J. Hampton (PG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21	0-1	1-0	+ -
Hampton is battling an ankle injury, leaving his status for Sunday's clash with the 76ers hazy.
Mo Bamba (C)	Ques Fri	Illness - 11 / 05 / 21	1-3	1-3	+ -
Bambo has missed the previous two games with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up Friday versus the 76ers.
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Ques Tues	Eye - 05 / 05 / 21	2-5	4-3	+ -
Carter Jr. has sat out the last three games due to an abrasion near his left eye, and it is undetermined if he will be available against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Gary Harris (SG)	Prob Mon	Neck - 03 / 05 / 21	3-5	5-3	+ -
Harris is nursing a sore neck, but he is likely to be in the lineup on Monday against the Pistons.
James Ennis III (SF)	out for season	Calf - 01 / 05 / 21	3-6	5-4	+ -
Ennis III is likely to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season with a calf injury.
Chuma Okeke (PF)	out for season	Ankle - 28 / 04 / 21	4-6	7-4	+ -
Okeke is out of the lineup with a left ankle sprain, and he is likely to miss the rest of the 2020-21 season.
Devin Cannady (PG)	out for season	Leg - 25 / 04 / 21	4-8	9-4	+ -
Cannady will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season due to a fractured right ankle.
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 21	4-9	9-5	+ -
Carter Jr. was absent from the last contest battling a sore right ankle, but it is projected that he will be active for Sunday's battle with the Pacers.
James Ennis III (SF)	Prob Wed	Calf - 18 / 04 / 21	4-11	11-5	+ -
Ennis III has been sidelined due to right calf soreness, but he is projected to suit up for Wednesday's clash with the Cavaliers.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Out Sun	Rest - 15 / 05 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's showdown with the Pacers as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Out Sun	Rest - 15 / 05 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
VanVleet will not line up against the Pacers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 14 / 05 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 14 / 05 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
VanVleet will not line up against the Mavericks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest.
Jalen Harris (PG)	Doub Fri	Foot - 14 / 05 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Harris is nursing a foot injury, and he is not expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Mavericks.
Yuta Watanabe (SG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
Watanabe was held out of the previous game with a foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Pacers on Sunday.
Chris Boucher (PF)	Ques Fri	Rest - 12 / 05 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
Boucher missed the last game due to a left knee injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in Friday's contest with the Mavericks.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Out Thurs	Rest - 12 / 05 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's showdown with the Bulls as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Out Thurs	Rest - 12 / 05 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
VanVleet will not line up against the Bulls on Thursday as he will be given a day of rest.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Out Tues	Rest - 10 / 05 / 21	1-3	1-3	+ -
Lowry will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, as he will be given a day of rest.