Two Eastern Conference teams coming off opposite outcomes in their latest matchups are clashing today, when the defending champions Toronto Raptors (2-1), looking to turn their latest victory into the first streak of the season, are hosting the Orlando Magic (1-1), who on the other hand want to bounce back after their first loss.

Date/Time: 10-28-2019, 19:30 EDT

Spread: Toronto Raptors -4.5

Total: +212.5

Toronto Raptors have a 2-1 record (2-1 against the spread) so far this season and are tied with the Celtics in the 4th place of the East. In their last game they won on the road against the Bulls with a 108-84 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Pascal Siakam with 28.7 ppg, adding a team high 10.7 boards per game. He is followed by Kyle Lowry with 20.7 ppg and a team high 7 dimes per game.

Orlando Magic have a 1-1 record (0-2 against the spread) so far this season and are tied with four more teams in the 6th place of the East. In their last game they lost on the road against the Hawks with a 99-103 score, not beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Evan Fournier with 19.5 ppg, while Nikola Vucevic follows with 18.5 ppg and a team high 10 boards per game.

In their nine meetings last season the Raptors led the Magic 6-3 wins and were 3-2 at home. Raptors are 1-0 at home, while the Magic are 0-1 on the road. Raptors are better offensively, scoring 114.7 ppg to Magic’s 96.5, while Magic are better defensively, allowing 94 ppg to Raptors’ 106. Raptors have better percentages both in field goals (44.5% to 38.9%) and in 3-pointers (39.8% to 23%). They are also better both in boards grabbed (54 to 46) and in dimes made (274 to 19.5), while Magic are better in turnovers committed (11.5 to 20.3). Bookmakers give the Raptors a -4.5 spread and expect them to beat the odds for an easy home win.

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Prediction: Toronto Raptors -4.5 (-109)

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