NBA Predictions: Can the Magic keep it close as large dogs vs. Raptors? 2/28/18

Raptors vs. Magic Pick

Are the host Orlando Magic going to make it a competitive game tonight when they are big underdogs at home versus the Toronto Raptors? Game time is slated for 7PM ET.

CURRENT ODDS

According to oddsmakers at YouWager, the Raptors are listed as a 9.5-point favorite on the spread line. The total sits at 221.5 points.

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LINE MOVEMENT

Orlando opened as an 8-point underdog before the line widened, while the total has moved up from 220.5. The spread is found at 9.5 at most books, while the total fluctuates between 221.5 and 222 most books depending where you look.

PUBLIC BETTING

As of Wednesdasy afternoon, 73 percent of public bets have sided with the visiting Raptors. Online wager info also states that 68 percent of bets are coming in on the over.

INJURY TO WATCH

Toronto has no injuries to report. Meanwhile, the Magic have standout forward Aaron Gordon questionable with a sore hip. Jonathan Isaac is also questionable with an ankle injury.

BETTING STRATEGY

Toronto is only 2-6 ATS overall in the last eight meetings and 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Orlando. While the Raptors are 41-17 on the season, they have been vulnerable on the road with a 17-12 mark. The Magic are on a six-game losing streak, but none of the six defeats have been by double digits and they have placed some tough competition during the stretch. Monitor Gordon's availability because his absence will certainly hurt and put a bigger burden on Nikoa Vucevic to have a huge night..

NBA DAILY PREDICTION: ORLANDO MAGIC +9.5