Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic Prediction For 1/23/2025

• Date: January 23, 2025
• Venue: Kia Center

Betting Odds

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Win Probabilities

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers (15-28) face off against the Orlando Magic (23-22) on a Thursday night, with the game set to tip off at 7:00 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic enter this matchup as significant favorites, boasting a spread of -8.5 and a moneyline of -335, while the Trail Blazers sit at +280 on the moneyline, indicating an implied win probability of 25% for Portland compared to 75% for Orlando.

Despite their favorable odds, the Magic are struggling, having lost four consecutive games, including a disappointing defeat to the Toronto Raptors (109-93) in their last outing. Conversely, the Trail Blazers snapped a rough stretch by pulling off an upset against the Miami Heat, winning 116-107 as a 9.0-point underdog, a game where they had only a 23% chance of victory according to the odds.

With both teams in a bit of a slump, this game presents an intriguing opportunity for bettors. A key player to watch is Franz Wagner, whose Points, Rebounds, and Assists prop market has gained traction among bettors. Initially set at Under 29.5, the prop total has seen movement, dropping to 27.5, suggesting sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under.

As both teams look to turn their fortunes around, this contest could be pivotal for momentum moving forward. With the Magic needing to break their losing streak and the Trail Blazers hoping to build on their recent success, fans and bettors alike should keep a close eye on this matchup.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Prediction

Final Score: Portland Trail Blazers 110.72 vs Orlando Magic 113.78

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