Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 23, 2025

The Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic matchup is one of nine games scheduled for Thursday. The Trail Blazers are 13th in the West with a 15-28 record, while the Magic are eighth in the East with a 23-22 record.

The two teams have played each other 69 times, with Portland holding a 40-29 lead. This will be the first game between them this season. They last met on April 1, when Orlando won 104-103 behind Franz Wagner’s 20 points. Portland was led by Dalano Banton’s 26 points.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic game details and odds

The Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Kia Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Florida and KUNP / KATU 2.2. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Trail Blazers (+300) vs. Magic (-380)

Spread: Trail Blazers (+8.5) vs. Magic (-8.5)

Total (O/U): Trail Blazers -110 (o212) vs. Magic -110 (u212)

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

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic preview

The Trail Blazers are on a two-game winning streak, with the most recent victory coming against the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

Portland upset Miami 116-107 behind Deandre Ayton’s double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds. Deni Avdija (16 points and 10 rebounds) had a double-double as well, while Anfernee Simons had 24 points. All starters scored in double digits.

The Magic continue to tumble down the Eastern Conference standings after a solid start to the season. While they aren’t yet in danger of falling out of playoff contention, they need to secure a few wins soon to move up and out of the play-in spots.

Orlando has lost four straight games despite the return of Paolo Banchero from an oblique injury. Most recently, it lost 109-93 to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Banchero had 26 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in with 20 points.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic betting props

Anfernee Simons’ points total is set at 18.5, which is over his season average of 18.2 points. Also, he has crossed that mark just once in the past four games. Bet on the under.

Paolo Banchero’s points total is set at 25.5. He averages 25.3 on the season, so this is a good place to take a risk and bet on the over.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Magic to win at home despite being on a losing streak. While Orlando could get the win, it might not cover the spread. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying under 212 points.