Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 9 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Toronto Raptors (13-12) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a 126-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Their opponents, the Orlando Magic (6-20), are coming into tonight's clash with their first win in 10 games over the Los Angeles Clippers. Needless to say, things have not been going well for the Magic this season.
These two teams already played a game last weekend. There, the Raptors secured a 121-108 victory over the Magic. They'll no doubt be looking to repeat their success later tonight.
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Match Details
Fixture: Raptors @ Magic
Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 07:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Injury Report
On the Raptors' front, power forwards Precious Achiuwa and Juancho Hernangomez are both out with ankle injuries. Small forward Otto Porter Jr. is out with a toe injury.
On the Magic's end, center Wendell Carter Jr. is out with a foot injury. Power forward Jonathan Isaac is out with a knee injury. Shooting guard Jalen Suggs is out with an ankle injury. Power forward Chuma Okeke is out with a knee injury. Shooting guard Gary Harris is out with a hamstring injury.
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Betting Odds & Spreads
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Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Starting 5s
Raptors - PG: Fred VanVleet, SG: OG Anunoby, SF: Scottie Barnes, PF: Pascal Siakam, C: Christian Koloko
Magic - PG: Markelle Fultz, SG: Franz Wagner, SF: Paolo Banchero, PF: Bol Bol, C: Moritz Wagner
Raptors vs. Magic Prediction
The last game between these two teams saw the Raptors at their best so far this season. OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam in particular dominated the court offensively. It doesn't help the Magic that several key players are hampered by injuries at the moment. The absences of Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. have furthered hindered the already struggling Orlando outfit.
While Orlando are finally coming off of a win, they're looking rather outmatched at this point against a healthier, more cohesive team that seemingly already has their number. Unless they pull out a similar miracle with Paolo Banchero as they did during the Clippers game, the Magic are likely looking at another loss here.
Prediction: Raptors -8 (-115)
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