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Raptors Favored Against Struggling Magic Amidst Injury Woes
30 Jan
Summary
- Orlando Magic are struggling at two games over .500 this season.
- Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are chasing a top seed.
- Magic will miss Franz Wagner due to an ankle injury.
The Orlando Magic's 2025-26 season has been disappointing, as they currently sit just two games over .500 and are on the fringes of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Their upcoming matchup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors and Scottie Barnes presents a challenge from a team they are trailing in the standings.
The Raptors are coming off a recent loss, but they remain in a strong position, nine games above .500 heading into their 50th game. Toronto holds the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference. A major setback for Orlando is the continued absence of Franz Wagner due to an ankle injury, impacting their ability to showcase their full potential with key players like Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs.
Orlando's recent performance has been poor, ranking 26th in net rating over their last 10 games. They struggle against teams with .500 or better records and have a losing record against the spread at home. The Raptors, however, have exceeded expectations, demonstrating strength on the road, particularly as underdogs. Toronto's defensive rating also positions them well against Orlando's offense.
