Magic vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 23, 2025, 9:35AM | Published: Jan 23, 2025, 12:10AM
The Orlando Magic will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Kia Center on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony, the Magic are looking to overcome a Trail Blazers team that includes Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton and Scoot Henderson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Magic vs Trail Blazers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Orlando vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 74% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Kia Center.
Magic vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Kia Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Magic $1.28, Trail Blazers $3.75
- Line: Magic -8.5 ($1.91), Trail Blazers +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 212 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Magic at $1.28 and the Trail Blazers at $3.75.
The Magic are 8.5-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 212 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 212-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Magic vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $3.75 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 212 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Magic vs Trail Blazers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Magic have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Magic vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Magic vs Trail Blazers at Kia Center this Friday is the Magic winning 110-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Orlando vs Portland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Magic vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Magic vs Trail Blazers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Paolo Banchero is expected to lead the Magic with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to have 18 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 22 | 7 | 5 |
| Franz Wagner | 18 | 5 | 4 |
| Cole Anthony | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Wendell Carter | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| Deandre Ayton | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| Scoot Henderson | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Jerami Grant | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Orlando vs Portland game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Magic vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Magic and Trail Blazers at Kia Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Friday 24 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Kia Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Orlando vs Portland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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