Orlando Magic vs Toronto-raptors Picks and Predictions March 4th 2025

Orlando Magic vs Toronto-Raptors March 4th 2025

At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-273) will host the Toronto Raptors (+224) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic (-7) are currently 8th in the East and have lost three straight games. The Raptors are 13th in the East and have a record of 19-42.

This game will take place at the Kia Center in Orlando. The over/under line for this game is currently 209.5. FDSF will have the TV coverage for this game.

Raptors vs. Magic Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic
• Where: Orlando at Kia Center
• Date: Tuesday, March 4th
• Betting Odds ORL -7, TOR +224 | ORL -273 O/U 209.5

The Raptors Can Win If…

The Raptors improved to 19-42 this season with a 104-102 win over the Magic on Sunday. Toronto, who were +7 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 206 fell just short of the 209-point over/under line.

Toronto started strong, leading 27-19 after the 1st quarter. Although Orlando bounced back in the 2nd, winning it 28-21, the Raptors took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Magic 33-25. Despite Orlando’s 30-23 edge in the 4th, Toronto held on for the win.

Immanuel Quickley led the Raptors with 24 points in their win over the Magic, scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter and adding 6 more in the 4th. RJ Barrett contributed 22 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd, and Jakob Poeltl added 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Toronto shot 46.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at a 31.8% rate. Jamal Shead scored 8 of his 12 points in the opening quarter.

The Raptors’ defense was solid on Sunday, holding the Magic to 102 points on 44% shooting. Toronto gave up 19 points in the 1st quarter, but Orlando scored 30 in the 4th. The Raptors limited the Magic’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 made threes on 33% shooting.

Toronto sent Orlando to the line 42 times, where they made 35 free throws. The Raptors gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

• In their last five road games, Toronto has averaged 100 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• The last three games that Toronto was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Magic Can Win If…

Orlando’s season record dropped to 29-33 after a 104-102 loss to the Raptors on Sunday. The Magic, playing at home, were favored by seven points but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 206 fell just short of the 209-point over/under line.

Orlando started slowly, trailing 27-19 after the 1st quarter, but they bounced back in the 2nd, outscoring Toronto 28-21. However, the Raptors regained control in the 3rd, leading 33-25. The Magic made a push in the 4th, winning the quarter 30-23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 104-102 loss to the Raptors, the Magic shot 44.8% from the field and hit just 7 threes at a 33.3% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 25 points, while Paolo Banchero added 23, shooting 55.6% from the floor.

Banchero scored 13 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Wagner added 9 in the final period. Wendell Carter contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in 12 points.

Defensively, the Magic gave up 104 points to the Raptors, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 33 points. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points. Overall, Orlando held Toronto to 7 made threes on 31% shooting from beyond the arc.

Orlando sent the Raptors to the line 30 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Magic finished with 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 3 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

• Across their last three home contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 111 points per game.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
• In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Magic is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 114-102. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Magic at -7.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 209.5 and our model has the Raptors and Magic finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the over.

Magic Sticking Together, Aiming for Revenge on Raptors

The Orlando Magic will try to shake off a three-game losing streak and even the season series when they host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Magic Look to Respond After Tough Loss

Orlando (1-4 on its seven-game homestand) nearly pulled off a massive fourth-quarter comeback on Sunday, trimming a 19-point deficit before falling 104-102 to Toronto.

Franz Wagner (25 points) and Paolo Banchero (23 points) led the charge, but Wagner’s potential game-tying layup with two seconds left didn’t fall, handing the Magic their third straight loss.

Banchero emphasized that the team’s struggles weren’t just about the final shot.

“It’s tough,” Banchero said. “We made some huge plays in those last 2 1/2 minutes. We gave ourselves a chance to win the game at the end, but you can’t point to the last play and say that’s why we lost.”

A major issue for Orlando was its lack of interior presence. Toronto dominated the paint, outscoring the Magic 58-38, while Jakob Poeltl’s six offensive rebounds helped the Raptors control second-chance opportunities.

Despite their recent struggles, the Magic remain united, according to guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

“We’re together. We win together. We lose together,” Caldwell-Pope said. “Everybody is still trying to uplift each other. We’re still trying to get out of this slump together.”

Raptors Gain Confidence After Ending Losing Streak

Toronto had lost three straight before Sunday’s road win, and Immanuel Quickley led the charge with 24 points, including 17 in the second half.

“Just mental toughness. When you’re not making shots, what else can you do to help the team win?” Quickley said. “Resilient players, great players, they just keep shooting.”

RJ Barrett (22 points) and Poeltl (16 points, 11 rebounds) also played key roles, while Scottie Barnes struggled, scoring just 10 points on 5-of-12 shooting.

Barnes still leads Toronto in assists (6.1) and steals (1.4) while ranking second in scoring (19.8 PPG) behind Barrett (21.7 PPG).

The Raptors have now won two of three against Orlando this season, including a 109-93 victory on Jan. 21.

Injury Update: Raptors Lose Gradey Dick

Toronto suffered an injury scare on Sunday when Gradey Dick took a hard hit, colliding with RJ Barrett and Orlando’s Cole Anthony.

Head coach Darko Rajakovic later revealed that while Dick passed concussion protocol, he suffered a knee hyperextension, a bone contusion, and a split lip.

He will not play on Tuesday.

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What’s at Stake?

• For Orlando: The Magic need a win to snap their losing streak and keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
• For Toronto: The Raptors aim to build momentum after breaking their three-game slide and can secure the season series with another win.

Orlando has home-court advantage this time, but will need stronger interior defense and a faster start to avoid falling into another deep hole. Expect an intense battle as the Magic look for payback against a Raptors team gaining confidence.