Raptors vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 4, 2025, 12:41AM | Published: Jan 3, 2025, 12:36AM
The Toronto Raptors will take on the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick, the Raptors are aiming to beat a Magic team that includes Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and Wendell Carter.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Raptors vs Magic game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Toronto vs Orlando NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 58% chance of winning against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
Raptors vs Magic: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Scotiabank Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Raptors $2.05, Magic $1.80
- Line: Raptors +2 ($1.91), Magic -2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 214.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Raptors at $2.05 and the Magic at $1.80.
The Raptors are 2-point underdogs against the Magic, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Magic (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 214.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Magic (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 214.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Raptors vs Magic: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Orlando at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Magic -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 214.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Raptors vs Magic betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
Raptors vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raptors vs Magic at Scotiabank Arena this Saturday is the Magic winning 108-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Toronto vs Orlando game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Raptors vs Magic: Player Props
Betting on Raptors vs Magic player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Immanuel Quickley is expected to lead the way for the Raptors with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jalen Suggs is projected to have 16 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Magic.
Raptors Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Scottie Barnes | 17 | 8 | 7 |
| Gradey Dick | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| Bruce Brown | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Goga Bitadze | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| Wendell Carter | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| Tristan da Silva | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Toronto vs Orlando game.
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Raptors vs Magic: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Raptors and Magic at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Saturday 4 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Toronto vs Orlando predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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