The Magic and Portland Trail Blazers will matchup on Monday, Apr 1. Tip-off for the game is 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSF. Orlando is favored by 16 points in this game, and the total is 210. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Magic vs. Trail Blazers predictions.
Magic vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Magic -16
- Total 210
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Apr 1
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando FL
- TV: BSF
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 98 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- The last five games that Portland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
Magic Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Magic have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 104 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.
Can the Trail Blazers Pull Off a Road Win?
Today, the Trail Blazers are looking to end their 9-game losing streak as 16-point underdogs against the Magic. In their last game, Portland lost to the Heat by a score of 142-82.
This season, the Trail Blazers have been the underdog in all but six of their games. As the underdog, they have gone 18-50 straight-up and 33-34 against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog on the road is 18-18.
On average, Portland’s games have finished with a combined scoring total of 223.4 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 210, and the team’s O/U record for the season is 37-36-1.
Portland is currently 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-55. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 8-40 and 1-15 against division opponents. On the road, their record is 8-28.
The Blazers are one of the worst shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 29th in field goal percentage at 44%. They are also 30th in true shooting percentage. In terms of scoring, Portland is 28th in points per game at 107.2, and they are 28th in home scoring at 108.7 PPG. On the road, they are averaging 105.6 PPG.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 24th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. They are also 27th in three-point makes at 11.6 per game. In terms of pace, Portland is 17th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
Despite being one of the worst three-point shooting teams, the Blazers are 9th in two-point attempts and 5th in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, they are dead last in the NBA at 23 per game.
On defense, the Trail Blazers come into the game ranked 19th in the league in points allowed at 116.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 124 points per contest (1st). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Trail Blazers are forcing 14.5 per game, which is 28th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.
Can the Magic Pull Off a Home Win?
In their last game against the Grizzlies, the Magic won by a score of 118-88. Orlando covered the spread as 12.5-point favorites, giving them an ATS record of 48-26 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 206 points, which was well below the O/U line of 207.
Orlando is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 43-31. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. Today, they are favored by 16 points, and they have a record of 26-6 as the favorite this season. Their ATS record as the favorite is 24-8.
For the season, the Magic have an average scoring differential of +7.1 points per game at home. Their record at home is 26-12, and they are 22-14 ATS at home.
In the Eastern Conference, the Magic have gone 30-17 compared to 13-14 in non-conference games. Orlando has an average over/under line of 222.2 this season, and their games have averaged 218.8 points.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 33-41, and their last four games have all gone under the posted totals. Today’s O/U line is set at 210 points.
The Magic are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 112.8 points per game this season.
Orlando has been below the NBA scoring average in 64.9% of their games this season. They are also 26th in pace at 96.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are 28th in attempts and 21st in percentage. Overall, they are 14th in field goal percentage.
At this time, the Magic’s defense is positioned 3rd in the NBA, permitting 108.3 points per game. Opponents are hitting 54.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.3% of their three-point attempts.
Magic vs. Trail Blazers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paolo Banchero and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. Our projections have Paolo Banchero going 8/17 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -108.
- The Prop: Paolo Banchero Over 21.5 Points (-108)
Magic vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Trail Blazers vs. Magic game, our recommendation is to take the Trail Blazers at +16. Despite our model showing the Magic winning 109-104, we like Trail Blazers as our point-spread pick.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 210 and given that our model is projecting 213 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Trail Blazers +16 | at Fanduel Sportsbook