Trail Blazers vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 31, 2025, 3:10AM | Published: Jan 30, 2025, 2:35AM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anfernee Simons, Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson, the Trail Blazers are aiming to beat a Magic side that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Trail Blazers vs Magic game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Portland vs Orlando NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 67% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Magic: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $2.65, Magic $1.50
- Line: Trail Blazers +5 ($1.91), Magic -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 Trail Blazers at $2.65 and the Magic at $1.50.
The Trail Blazers are 5-point underdogs against the Magic, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Magic (-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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Trail Blazers and the Magic have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 212-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Trail Blazers vs Magic: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Orlando at $1.50 with Bet365
- Line: Magic -5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 212 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Trail Blazers vs Magic best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Trail Blazers vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Magic at Moda Center on Friday is the Magic winning 109-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Portland vs Orlando game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Trail Blazers vs Magic: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Magic without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Anfernee Simons is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to finish with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Magic.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| Deni Avdija | 16 | 9 | 5 |
| Scoot Henderson | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Deandre Ayton | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 23 | 7 | 6 |
| Franz Wagner | 23 | 6 | 5 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Wendell Carter | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Goga Bitadze | 8 | 7 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Orlando match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Trail Blazers vs Magic: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Magic at Moda Center is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Friday 31 January 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Orlando predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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