Toronto Raptors (23-43) vs. Orlando Magic (38-28)
March 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. EDT
The line: Orlando Magic -10.5; Over/Under: +217
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The Toronto Raptors invade the Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are in terrible shape as they have lost eight of their last nine games overall and they are hoping to stop a six-game slide after being beaten by the Magic in a 113-103 loss on Friday. Gary Trent Jr led the team with 31 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Jordan Nwora added 14 points coming off the bench while Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 10 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 46 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled for most of the contest, falling behind as many as 19 points in the third quarter before finishing with a flurry of points to keep the final scores respectable in the end.
Magic of Orlando
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic are in great form as they have won 10 of their last 13 games overall and will be looking for a third straight victory after beating the Raptors in a 113-103 road victory on Friday. Franz Wagner led the team with 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists on six-of-nine shooting, Paolo Banchero added 17 points with nine rebounds and eight assists while Jalen Suggs chipped in with 16 points on six-of-nine shooting. As a team, the Magic shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and exploded for 34 points in the third quarter to take a 19-point lead. points, which was more than enough. to delay a late Raptors rally in the fourth quarter.
Free prediction Toronto vs Orlando
The Raptors are still missing a few players, with Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl all ruled out, while the Magic don’t have a single player listed on the injury report, which is such a luxury in the league these days. The Raptors have easily been one of the most disappointing teams all season, they’ve lost eight of their last nine games and I don’t see them getting revenge against this Magic team that made it look easy on Friday. The line is a little heavy, but I’m sticking with the Magic to stay hot with another win and cover at home.
