Orlando opened as a 3.5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds.

Magic vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic entered this season with three straight losing campaigns, missing the playoffs in each, but both of those will change – although the team might have to go through the Eastern Conference play-in tournament to officially reach the postseason. Currently it sits fifth in the East but not far ahead of No. 7 Indiana.

Rather surprising that such a downtrodden franchise didn’t do anything ahead of the Trade Deadline to boost those playoff hopes, but perhaps the front office didn’t want to give up any young talent or draft picks as it is a team on the rise, and Orlando isn’t winning anything this year. Just think how good this team might be right now if Scottie Barnes had fallen to No. 5 in the 2021 draft to Orlando instead of being scooped up at No. 4 by Toronto. The Magic took guard Jalen Suggs at No. 5, and he’s a solid player but not in Barnes’ class.

Orlando leads the season series 1-0 thanks to a 126-107 victory on Nov. 21. Former No. 1 overall pick and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero had 25 points and Suggs 18. Toronto shot 50.7 per cent from the field but had 23 turnovers – including 12 steals by the Magic. The teams play again Sunday in central Florida, and that concludes the season series.

Toronto leads all-time 57-43 and 32-19 at home, taking the past two there.

Orlando Magic

Orlando snapped a two-game skid with a 114-106 home win over Brooklyn on Wednesday; the Magic have been very good in beating teams with losing records this season. Paolo Banchero was great against the Nets in hitting 6-for-6 from the field and 8-for-9 from the free-throw line for 21 points to go with nine assists. He has become one of the better passing big guys in the league, averaging 5.3 assists per game. The team’s two starting guards, Markelle Fultz and Jalen Suggs, both returned after missing at least one game. They are good players, but Orlando isn’t taking another leap until it upgrades in the backcourt. Led by Banchero and Franz Wagner, the frontcourt is in good shape. Orlando is 16-19 this season on the road, already two more wins away than last season. The team is 9-9 in games decided by five points or fewer. The Magic are 6-2 ATS in their past eight.

Toronto Raptors

Due to injury, the only usual starter in the Toronto lineup to conclude a four-game trip on Wednesday in Detroit was Immanuel Quickley, and the Raptors lost their fifth in a row, 113-104 to lose the season series to one of the NBA’s worst teams. So that might have been rock bottom for this season regarding the Dinos. Quickley had 25 points and eight assists, Kelly Olynyk 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds, and Bruce Brown 17 points, five assists and four rebounds. The other two starter, Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, totaled nine points on 16 shots. Quickley has scored at least 20 points in 14-of-30 games with Toronto, something he did just eight times in 30 games with New York. Starting to look as if maybe the Raptors won that OG Anunoby trade. RJ Barrett will remain out Friday for personal reasons. Gary Trent Jr. might return as he’s questionable. Even so short-handed of late, at least five Raptors have scored in double figures in 10 straight games, matching their longest such streak of the season. Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its past eight.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Magic vs. Raptors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Magic Team Leaders

ORL

Points	Paolo Banchero 22.55
Assists	Paolo Banchero 5.39
Rebounds	Wendell Carter Jr. 6.93
FG%	Kevon Harris 66.7
Steals	Jalen Suggs 1.41
Blocks	Jonathan Isaac 1.21

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.75
Assists	Immanuel Quickley 6.76
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 8.58
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.6
Steals	Kobi Simmons 1.5
Blocks	Mouhamadou Gueye 1.64

ORL

Points	Paolo Banchero 27
Assists	Franz Wagner 4.43
Rebounds	Paolo Banchero 8.57
FG%	Chuma Okeke 66.7
Steals	Jalen Suggs 1.29
Blocks	Franz Wagner 1.29

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Raptors Team Leaders

ORL

Points	Paolo Banchero 22.55
Assists	Paolo Banchero 5.39
Rebounds	Wendell Carter Jr. 6.93
FG%	Kevon Harris 66.7
Steals	Jalen Suggs 1.41
Blocks	Jonathan Isaac 1.21

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.75
Assists	Immanuel Quickley 6.76
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 8.58
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.6
Steals	Kobi Simmons 1.5
Blocks	Mouhamadou Gueye 1.64

ORL

Points	Paolo Banchero 27
Assists	Franz Wagner 4.43
Rebounds	Paolo Banchero 8.57
FG%	Chuma Okeke 66.7
Steals	Jalen Suggs 1.29
Blocks	Franz Wagner 1.29

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Orlando

Gary Harris (SG)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 04 / 24

Jalen Suggs (SG)

Prob Thurs Knee - 23 / 04 / 24

Wendell Carter Jr. (C)

Prob Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24

Markelle Fultz (PG)

Ques Wed Knee - 10 / 04 / 24

Gary Harris (SG)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Jonathan Isaac (PF)

Prob Tues Back - 07 / 04 / 24

Franz Wagner (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 24

Jonathan Isaac (PF)

Prob Sun Back - 05 / 04 / 24

Caleb Houstan (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 01 / 04 / 24

Gary Harris (SG)

Out Sat Rest - 30 / 03 / 24

Toronto

RJ Barrett (SF)

Out Sun Knee - 14 / 04 / 24

Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)

Out Sun Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 13 / 04 / 24

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Ques Fri Back - 10 / 04 / 24

RJ Barrett (SF)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Bruce Brown (PG)

Ques Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Prob Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Tues Rest - 08 / 04 / 24

Gradey Dick (SG)

Prob Wed Groin - 07 / 04 / 24

Injuries

Orlando

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Gary Harris (SG)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 30 / 04 / 24	3-0	1-2	+ -
Harris is dealing with a right hamstring strain, but he is likely to suit up against Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jalen Suggs (SG)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 23 / 04 / 24	4-1	2-3	+ -
Suggs is hindered by a left knee sprain, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Wendell Carter Jr. (C)	Prob Sun	Back - 13 / 04 / 24	5-3	3-5	+ -
Carter is laid up with back spasms, but it is likely that he will suit up Sunday against the Bucks.
Markelle Fultz (PG)	Ques Wed	Knee - 10 / 04 / 24	5-5	5-5	+ -
Fultz is nursing a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up versus the Nets on Wednesday.
Gary Harris (SG)	Out Wed	Rest - 10 / 04 / 24	5-5	5-5	+ -
Harris will not dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks as he will be given a day of rest.
Jonathan Isaac (PF)	Prob Tues	Back - 07 / 04 / 24	6-6	6-6	+ -
Isaac was removed from the last contest due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will face the Rockets on Tuesday.
Franz Wagner (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 24	6-6	6-6	+ -
Wagner has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will play against the 76ers on Friday.
Jonathan Isaac (PF)	Prob Sun	Back - 05 / 04 / 24	7-6	7-6	+ -
Isaac was absent from the last game due to back spasms, but it is not expected to affect his availability versus the Bulls on Sunday.
Caleb Houstan (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 24	8-7	7-8	+ -
Houstan has sat out the previous four contests with a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Tuesday's showdown against the Rockets.
Gary Harris (SG)	Out Sat	Rest - 30 / 03 / 24	8-8	7-9	+ -
Harris is absent from the starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Saturday as he will be given a day of rest.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
RJ Barrett (SF)	Out Sun	Knee - 14 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Barrett is bothered by knee soreness, and he will not battle the Heat on Sunday.
Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)	Out Sun	Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Gueye is hampered by a right thumb sprain, and he will not take on the Heat in Sunday's showdown.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)	Out Sun	Hip - 13 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Quickley is laid up with a left adductor strain, and he will not participate in Sunday's tilt against the Heat.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Ques Fri	Back - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Trent Jr. was held out of the last contest due to back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Heat on Friday.
RJ Barrett (SF)	Out Wed	Rest - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Barrett will not partake in Wednesday's showdown versus the Nets as he will be given a day of rest.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Ques Fri	Knee - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Brown sat out the previous game with right knee inflammation, and it is unknown if he will face the Heat on Friday.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Prob Wed	Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Nwora exited the previous game with an undefined issue, but it is projected that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Wed	Rest - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Olynyk will not be available for Wednesday's clash with the Nets as he will receive a day of rest.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)	Out Tues	Rest - 08 / 04 / 24	2-2	3-1	+ -
Quickley will not be active for Tuesday's clash with the Pacers as he will be given a day of rest.
Gradey Dick (SG)	Prob Wed	Groin - 07 / 04 / 24	3-2	3-2	+ -
Dick missed the last game with a right groin contusion, but it is projected that he will line up against the Nets on Wednesday.