Magic vs Raptors Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

In Friday night NBA action, the Orlando Magic will travel to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Magic (20-15) are four games below .500 on the road and rank third in the league in defensive efficiency. On Wednesday, Orlando trailed by 16 points at halftime during a 105-96 road loss against Detroit. 

Orlando G Jalen Suggs tallied a game-high 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting and pulled down four boards. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope knocked down 4-for-6 from long distance and finished with 21 points. Wendell Carter Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Magic, who missed 27 of 35 three-point attempts. 

The Toronto Raptors have dropped 11 of their first 18 home games and own the third worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors (8-26) rank 26th in the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 119.1 points per game. On Wednesday, Toronto snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 130-113 home victory versus Brooklyn. 

Toronto F Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 33 points on a 14-for-18 shooting performance and grabbed 13 rebounds. Gradey Dick connected on 4-for-8 from the three-point line and finished with 22 points. Immanuel Quickley added 21 points and 15 assists for the Raptors.

Orlando is still playing without starting forwards Paolo Banchero (oblique) and Franz Wagner (oblique). These two teams rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Magic to win on the road behind a superior defense. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 110-102.