Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 3, 2025

The Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors matchup is one of the nine games scheduled for Friday. The Magic are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 20-15 record, while the Raptors are 13th with a 8-26 record.

The two teams have met each other 102 times in the regular season, with Toronto holding a 57-45 lead. This will be their first game this season. Orlando swept the 2023-24 season series 3-0. Their most recent game was on March 17 when the Magic won 111-96 behind Paolo Banchero’s 29 points. Toronto was led by Jordan Nwora’s 18 points off of the bench.

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors game details and odds

The Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 3, at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Florida and TSN. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Magic (-125) vs. Raptors (+105)

Spread: Magic (-1.5) vs. Raptors (+1.5)

Total (O/U): Magic -110 (o215.5) vs. Raptors -110 (u215.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors preview

The Magic are coming off of a 105-96 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. They were led by Jalen Suggs’ 24 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wendell Carter Jr. had 21 and 15 points, respectively.

Orlando has really struggled in the absence of its two best players in Banchero and Franz Wagner. It is just 4-6 over the past 10 games and is in serious risk of tumbling further down the standings.

The Raptors, meanwhile, have struggled throughout the season and have won just one of their past 10 games. That win came Wednesday when they beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-113. Scottie Barnes went off for 33 points and 13 rebounds. Gradey Dick and Immanuel Quickley had 22 and 21 points, respectively. Quickley added 15 assists as well.

While Toronto has struggled mightily on the road with a 1-15 record, it is somewhat better at home at 7-11.

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors betting props

Jalen Suggs’ points total is set at 21.5. After a good game against the Pistons, Suggs should continue his offensive production against Toronto as well.

Scottie Barnes’ points total is set at 17.5, which is under his season average of 20.4 points. The number has been placed so low because of Orlando’s stellar defense. However, with RJ Barrett questionable, Barnes should get more touches and score over 17.5 points.

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor the Magic to beat the Raptors in Toronto. This should be a close game, and we are siding with the oddsmakers’ prediction as well. This should be a relatively low-scoring game with the team total staying under 215.5 points.