Trail Blazers vs. Magic Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 30th, 2025

Arena and City where Trail Blazers vs. Magic will be playing

An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Trail Blazers will go head-to-head with the Magic on January 30th, 2025, in Portland, OR at Moda Center. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Trail Blazers vs. Magic betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on January 30th, 2025, at 21:00. The Trail Blazers enters as 5.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Trail Blazers were -10 point favorites and won the game against Magic, 104-103. The over/under for the upcoming game is 212.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 206 points, and the over was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Trail Blazers are making 34.1% of their 3-pointers this season. The Magic is converting on 30.7% of their 3-pointers. Trail Blazers are attempting 40% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Magic is taking 43% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Portland Trail Blazers

How are the Trail Blazers playing this season?

The Trail Blazers comes into this game with a 18-29 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Trail Blazers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Trail Blazers win their most recent game?

Yes, Trail Blazers defeated the Bucks, 125-112. Dalano Banton scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Trail Blazers

The leading scorer for the Trail Blazers this season is Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 18.5 points per game. In the last game, he scored 40.75 points in DraftKings and 38.1 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Trail Blazers

Coming into the January 30th, 2025 contest, Deandre Ayton leads the Trail Blazers with 10.3 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 46 points in DraftKings and 44.8 fantasy points in FanDuel. Scoot Henderson has a team-high 5.2 assists per game. He scored 26 DraftKings points and 25.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Trail Blazers is Toumani Camara (1.4 steals per game). He has 26.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 25.2 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Robert Williams III is leading the way for the Trail Blazers with 1.7 blocks per game

Trail Blazers Team Analysis

The Trail Blazers' point differential this season is -7.1 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.1 points per game while allowing 115.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Trail Blazers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Trail Blazers are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Trail Blazers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Magic, the Trail Blazers' starting lineup consisted of Deandre Ayton, Jabari Walker, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Scoot Henderson. For the upcoming matchup, the Trail Blazers has the following injuries: Jerami Grant is questionable (ankle) and Matisse Thybulle is out (knee).

Orlando Magic

How is the Magic playing this season?

The Magic head this game with a 24-24 record, and they are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic is 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Magic win their most recent game?

No, Magic came up short against the Heat, 125-119. Franz Wagner scored 20 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Magic

The leading scorer for the Magic this season is Franz Wagner, who is averaging 24.7 points per game. Franz Wagner also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.54. In the last game, scored 43 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.1 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Magic

Goga Bitadze is leading the way with 8.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 26.25 points in DraftKings and 26.8 in FanDuel. Franz Wagner is dishing out a team-high 5.4 assists per game. He has 43 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Magic's leader is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 9.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 7.7 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Magic is Goga Bitadze, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game. He scored 26.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.8 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Magic Team Analysis

The Magic's point differential this season is -0.8 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 104.1 points per game while allowing 104.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Magic is making 11.2 shots per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Magic is making 17.7 per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA.

Projected Magic's Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Trail Blazers, the Magic's starting five were Wendell Carter Jr., Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Gary Harris and Jalen Suggs. For the upcoming matchup, Magic has the following injuries: Gary Harris is out (hamstring), Jalen Suggs is questionable (quadricep), and Moritz Wagner is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Trail Blazers coming into this game as 5.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Trail Blazers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Trail Blazers are a 5.5 money line underdog for the game against the Magic, and the suggestion is to pick the Magic.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Trail Blazers and Magic is 212.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Trail Blazers and Magic have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.