Magic vs. Raptors Predictions & Best Bets: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under and Props | March 17

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 16, 2024

The Orlando Magic (39-28) are big favorites, by 11 points, versus the Toronto Raptors (23-44) on March 17, 2024 at Amway Center. The Raptors are struggling right now, having lost six in a row and going 2-8 in their past 10 games. The point total in the matchup is set at 219.

Our computer predictions for Sunday’s game may help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available.

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Spread: Raptors (+11) to Cover

  • The model favors the Magic by 9.3 points, just 1.7 less than the 11-point spread set by DraftKings.
  • Toronto is 30-36-1 against the spread this season.
  • The Raptors have won each of their two games this season when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.
  • Orlando has a 44-23-0 record against the spread this season.
  • The Magic have covered the spread when playing as at least 11-point favorites in their only opportunity this season.

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Total: Over 219

  • In this matchup, the model projects a total (226.0 points) significantly higher than the DraftKings over/under (219 points). Bet on the over.
  • Orlando’s games have finished with more than 219 points 36 times so far this season.
  • There have been 45 Toronto’s games this year with more than 219 points scored.
  • So far this season, 30 out of the Magic’s 67 games have gone over the point total.
  • Raptors games have gone over the point total 34 out of 67 times this year.

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Moneyline Winner: Magic (-650)

  • Prediction: Magic 118, Raptors 108
  • Orlando has won 24, or 88.9%, of the 27 games it has played as the favorite this season.
  • Toronto has been an underdog in 44 games this season and has come away with the win 10 times (22.7%) in those contests.

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Franz Wagner Rebounds Prop: Over 6.5

  • Franz Wagner puts up 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
  • His rebounding average — 5.5 per game — is 1.0 less than his prop bet in Sunday’s game (6.5).
  • Oddsmakers have set a rebound total for him 59 times this season, and he has hit the over in 34 of those games.
  • In 2023-24, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA in rebounds (43.5 per game) and 25th in rebounds allowed (45.0).

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Kelly Olynyk Rebounds Prop: Under 6.5

  • Kelly Olynyk is averaging 8.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. He’s sinking 56.2% of his shots from the floor.
  • He has grabbed 5.1 rebounds per game, 1.4 fewer than his prop bet in Sunday’s game (6.5).
  • He has grabbed more rebounds than the total set for him by bookmakers 15 times this season in his 46 games with a prop.
  • The Magic are averaging 42.6 rebounds per game this season (20th-ranked in NBA), and they’ve allowed only 40.0 rebounds per contest (best).

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