The Toronto Raptors will face the Orlando Magic in a significant Eastern Conference clash on Friday night. The Raptors experienced a tough 119-92 defeat to the New York Knicks on Wednesday, while the Magic triumphed over the Miami Heat, winning 133-124 on the same day.

The Raptors, with a record of 29-20 (22-13 against Eastern Conference teams), are currently 16-9 on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Magic hold a 24-22 record, showing strength at home with 13 wins out of 21.

The game will take place at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, and is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Historically, the Raptors lead the all-time matchup with 61 wins to 46 losses and have secured victory in their last four encounters. The current odds favor the Magic by 1 point, with an over/under set at 220.5 total points.

Before placing any bets, you can check the detailed predictions and analysis from the SportsLine Projection Model.

How to Make Raptors vs. Magic Picks

Based on 10,000 simulations conducted by the model, it’s projected that the total will exceed 220.5 points. Notably, the total has surpassed this mark in four of the past seven games for the Magic.

The model anticipates Toronto’s Brandon Ingram averaging 19.9 points and reaching at least 11.3 points alongside four teammates, while Paolo Banchero of the Magic is expected to score around 22.2 points, supported by three other players hitting at least 13.5 points.

Additionally, an against-the-spread selection from the model boasts a success rate exceeding 60%. You can follow the model’s chosen NBA picks for more insights when wagering on this matchup.