Raptors Vs Magic: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 9, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 9, 2022

The Toronto Raptors (13-12) will try to stop a three-game road losing streak when visiting the Orlando Magic (6-20) on December 9, 2022 at Amway Center.

The insights in this article use the latest odds as of December 9, 2022 at 8:01 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Raptors Vs Magic Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 9

Raptors: Juancho Hernangomez: Out (Ankle), Otto Porter: Out (Foot), Precious Achiuwa: Out (Ankle)

Magic: Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee), Gary Harris: Out (Hamstring), Jalen Suggs: Out (Ankle), Chuma Okeke: Out (Knee), Wendell Carter: Out (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (+8)
Total Pick Under (222.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Raptors Vs Magic Stat Rankings

Raptors Avg. (Rank) Magic Avg. (Rank)
111.4 (19th) Points Scored 107.9 (29th)
109.9 (7th) Points Allowed 114.0 (18th)
44.2 (11th) Rebounds 42.9 (20th)
13.0 (3rd) Off. Rebounds 10.2 (17th)
10.7 (25th) 3pt Made 10.3 (26th)
23.2 (25th) Assists 21.1 (30th)
12.8 (2nd) Turnovers 15.8 (26th)

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Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 15 24.5 8.9 7.1 1.1 0.5 1.3
OG Anunoby 25 19.2 5.8 2.1 2.3 0.9 1.6
Fred VanVleet 19 16.8 3.6 6.4 1.6 0.5 2.8
Gary Trent Jr. 22 16.7 2.0 1.5 1.6 0.1 2.2
Scottie Barnes 22 14.4 7.3 4.9 0.9 0.9 1.2

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 19 21.8 6.7 3.7 0.8 0.6 0.8
Franz Wagner 26 19.1 4.2 3.7 0.8 0.2 1.3
Cole Anthony 9 13.0 4.3 3.6 1.1 0.4 1.4
Bol Bol 26 12.8 7.5 1.1 0.5 1.8 0.8
Moritz Wagner 8 11.3 7.5 2.6 0.8 0.4 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Raptors have 14 wins in 25 games against the spread this season.
  • Toronto has won twice ATS (2-1) as a 8-point favorite or more this year.
  • This season, 12 of the Raptors’ 25 games have hit the over.
  • In 11 games this year, Toronto and its opponent have combined to score more than 222.5 points.
  • Raptors games this season have posted an average total of 221.3, which is 1.2 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Magic are 11-13-2 this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 8-point underdog or greater, Orlando is 6-5-1.
  • There have been 13 Magic games (out of 26) that went over the total this season.
  • Orlando’s games have finished with over 222.5 points scored 12 times this year.
  • Games involving the Magic this year have averaged 221.9 points per game, a 0.6-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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