Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/25
At 6:00 ET, the 13th ranked Raptors (18-42) will take on the 8th ranked Magic (29-32) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Toronto (+219) has lost three straight games and is a 6.5-point underdog against Orlando (-264), who has lost two straight.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on FDSF. The over/under line for this game is 211.5.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +6.5
This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 2nd.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-114 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can Toronto Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
The Raptors fell to 18-42 on the season after a 125-115 road loss to the Bulls on Friday. Toronto entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 233 by 7 points.
Toronto appeared in control, leading 90-81 going into the 4th quarter. However, a 12-0 run by the Bulls flipped the game, as Chicago outscored Toronto 29-20 in the final period to secure the win.
In their 125-115 loss to the Bulls, the Raptors shot just 41.7% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 35.1% rate. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% from the floor and hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Immanuel Quickley added 23 points, knocking down 4 threes, while RJ Barrett contributed 18 points and 8 assists. Quickley and Barrett each scored 7 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Defensively, the Raptors were consistent through the first three quarters, allowing 27 points in each, but they gave up 29 in the 4th, leading to a 125-115 loss to the Bulls. Toronto held Chicago to 44% shooting from the field.
The Raptors did well defending the three, with the Bulls hitting just 13 threes on 26% shooting. Toronto grabbed 35 defensive rebounds but gave up 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Will the Magic Come Through as Home Favorites?
The Magic fell to 29-32 on the season after a 121-115 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Orlando, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 236 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 212.5 by 23.5 points.
Orlando started strong, leading 34-23 after the 1st quarter and 66-52 at halftime. However, the Warriors went on an 11-0 run, pushing the score from 71-60 to 82-60. Orlando tried to rally, but Golden State edged them 29-28 in the 4th quarter.
Paolo Banchero’s 41-point performance, shooting 59.3% from the field and hitting 4 threes, led the Magic in their 121-115 loss to the Warriors. Franz Wagner added 27 points, while Cole Anthony chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Orlando shot 50.6% overall and 39.3% from three, making 11 threes. Banchero scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter and added 13 more in the 4th.
Defensively, the Magic had a tough 3rd quarter, giving up 40 points, which contributed to their 121-115 loss to the Warriors. They allowed 29 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters but held Golden State to 23 points in the 1st. Overall, the Warriors shot 45% from the field.
Orlando struggled to defend the three, as the Warriors hit 19 threes at a 42% clip. The Magic also sent Golden State to the line 34 times, where they made 30 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.