Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 3/2/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic

Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025

Location: Kia Center in Orlando, FL

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

The Toronto Raptors (18-41) are traveling to Kia Center on Sunday where they will try to beat the Orlando Magic (29-31).

The Raptors faced off with the Pacers and took a loss by a final of 111-91 in their last game. Toronto walked away from the contest having earned a 42.5% FG percentage (37 of 87) and knocked down 6 out of their 27 three-point shots. When they shot from the free throw line, the Raptors converted 11 of 16 tries for a rate of 68.8%. Regarding rebounding, they compiled 40 with 11 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 23 assists in this game in addition to forcing the opposition into 20 turnovers and getting 8 steals. When talking about defense, Toronto allowed 53.1% from the floor on 43 out of 81 shooting. Indiana totaled 28 dimes and had 10 steals in the game. Furthermore, Indiana pulled down 41 rebounds (4 offensive, 37 defensive) and added 2 blocks. Indiana shot 62.5% when shooting free throws by knocking down 10 of their 16 shots. They also converted 15 of their 37 shots from beyond the arc. With respect to personal fouls, the Raptors walked away with 15 while the Pacers accumulated 18 personal fouls.

Immanuel Quickley is one guy who was a major factor for this contest. He racked up 18 points on 8 of 15 shooting. He was on the court for 30 mins and snagged 2 boards. Quickley finished the game at 53.3% from the field and dished out 6 dimes.

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Toronto will play this game with a win-loss mark of 18-41 so far this year. They lose possession via turnover 15.6 times per game and as a basketball team are committing 21.3 fouls every game. As a team, Toronto is pulling in 43.8 boards per contest and is sitting with 1,683 assists on the campaign, which has them ranked 6th in basketball in terms of passing the ball. The Raptors are shooting 34.8% on 3-pointers (676 of 1,940) and 74.6% from the free throw line. They are averaging 110.4 points per game (23rd in the NBA) while connecting on 46.6% from the field.

On defense, the Raptors are forcing 14.6 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 18.4 personal fouls. They are conceding 35.5% on 3-point shots and they are 24th in the league in PPG allowed (116.3). The Raptors defense is giving up a field goal percentage of 47.1% (2,452 of 5,202) and they surrender 44.3 rebounds per game as a squad. They rank 18th in the league in giving up assists to the opposition with 1,537 relinquished on the season.

When they last stepped on the court, the Magic walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 121-115 when they played the Warriors. Regarding team rebounding, Orlando permitted Golden State to grab 38 in all (11 offensive). They went 42.2% from beyond the perimeter via 19 of 45 and walked away from this one shooting 30 of 34 at the free throw line (88.2%). The Magic allowed the Warriors to make 36 out of 79 tries from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 45.6% for the matchup. In all, the Magic went 45 for 89 from the field which gave them a percentage of 50.6%. In reference to 3-pointers, Orlando converted 11 out of 28 attempts (39.3%). They were able to knock down 14 of them for a clip of 77.8%. The Warriors committed 18 personal fouls in the matchup which got the Magic to the free throw line for 18 shots. They turned the ball over 18 times, while earning 9 steals for the game. The Magic snagged 31 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive rebounds totaling 46 in the game.

Paolo Banchero ended up having an impact for the Magic in this matchup. He converted 16 out of 27 in this matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 59.3%, and accumulated 6 rebounds. Banchero had 41 points in his 36 minutes on the court and had 5 assists for the contest.

Orlando has a win-loss record of 29-31 so far this year. The Magic are committing 20.4 fouls every game and they hit 76.2% from the free throw line. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 23.0 times per contest (28th in the league) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 14.6 times per game. Orlando has totaled 6,234 points so far this year (103.9 per game) and they average 42.0 boards per contest. On the offensive side of the court, the Magic are shooting 43.8% from the floor, which has them ranked 29th in basketball.

The Magic on the defensive side of the court are 1st in basketball in points allowed per contest with 105.5. They are able to force 16.4 TO's every game and have allowed teams to shoot 47.2% from the field (20th in the league). The Orlando defense gives up 36.7% on 3-pointers (674 of 1,837) and their opponents are connecting on 76.7% of their shots from the free throw line. They surrender 23.0 assists and 41.8 rebounds per contest, ranking them 2nd and 2nd in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Toronto

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