Henry Roldán
NBA action continues this Tuesday with a very relevant game for the fight for postseason berths when Magic vs Raptors face each other in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Orlando returned to winning ways on Monday after beating the Bulls 100-91, while Toronto defeated the Pistons 119-118 on Sunday. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of the Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors clash.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors NBA Regular Season Game on February 14, 2023
- Where: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Canada.
- When: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Orlando Magic
- Regular season record: 24-34.
The Magic, who have won four of their last six games, are closing in on the playoff standings and will play a Play-in rival on Tuesday.
They are three games behind the Raptors, who hold the tenth place in the Eastern Conference, and a win in Toronto would bring them closer to a spot that seemed unlikely for them to compete for at this stage.
Orlando’s recent success is due to their solid defense, allowing over 120 points in only six of their last 14 games and ranking sixth in the league at defending the three-point line, conceding only 34.8% of opportunities to rivals.
However, their offense has struggled, averaging just 111.1 points per game, the fourth lowest in the league, and surpassing 120 points only four times in 18 games played in January.
It’s worth noting that the Magic will play four of their next six games on the road, where they have a 10-19 record after their win in Chicago.
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular season record: 27-31.
Thanks to winning four of their last five games, the Raptors have gained momentum and are now back in the Play-in positions.
Despite expectations of the team being dismantled during the trade window, management trusted their coach, Nick Nurse, and players to fight for their eighth playoff qualification in the last ten seasons.
Recently, the Raptors have improved on the defensive end, allowing less than 111.0 points per game and holding opponents to a 32.6% shooting percentage from long range in their last five games.
These numbers are especially impressive considering their season-long stats, where they rank fourth in field goal percentage allowed at 49.0% and second in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 37.1%, just behind the Spurs.
To make up for their poor shooting, the Raptors’ offense relies on ball retention and grabbing offensive rebounds. While they are within the worst five teams in field goal percentage and three-point shooting, they average the fewest turnovers in the league at 11.7 and the fourth-most offensive rebounds at 12.7.
JefeBet Prediction
[To be determined].
