Magic vs. Raptors Picks & Best Bets 3rd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Toronto Raptors will take on the Orlando Magic in NBA action on Friday at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick are set to lead the way for the Raptors, while the Magic will rely on Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and Wendell Carter.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Magic vs. Raptors bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Magic will likely win with a projected final score of 108-106.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Magic vs. Raptors Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Magic vs. Raptors picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Magic vs. Raptors Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena
- Spread: Magic -2.5 / Raptors +2.5
- Moneyline: Magic -126 / Raptors +110
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 213.5 Points (-110/-110)
Magic -2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Magic have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Raptors have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Over 213.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 213.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 53% probability that the total will go over 213.5 points, providing an edge of 0.7%.
Magic vs. Raptors Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Orlando Magic at -126 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Toronto Raptors are available at +110 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Magic are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 57% chance of prevailing.
Additionally, the Magic present the best betting value, with the odds of -126 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 2.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Magic vs. Raptors
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Magic vs. Raptors game.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Goga Bitadze | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Wendell Carter | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Tristan da Silva | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Jalen Suggs Under 22.5 Points Scored (-115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs Under 22.5 Points Scored | BetMGM | Get Offer | -115 |
- Our top prop bet for the Magic is on Jalen Suggs to score under 22.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 16 points, giving us an edge of 9.7% on the -115 odds offered by BetMGM.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | 21 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Scottie Barnes | 17 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Gradey Dick | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Bruce Brown | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Immanuel Quickley Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+142)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +142 |
- Our best prop bet for the Raptors is on Immanuel Quickley to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 17.4% on the +142 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Magic vs. Raptors Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Magic vs. Raptors trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Kelly Olynyk Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Kelly Olynyk has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 games (60% of the time). You can wager on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of +140 (42% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Gradey Dick Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Gradey Dick has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 12 games (67%). You can place a wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +120 (45%), available at FanDuel.
Gradey Dick Over 1.5 Total Assists
Gradey Dick has had more than 1.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +115 (47%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Immanuel Quickley of the Raptors to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Magic -2.5 to cover.
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