The Raptors enter life without Kawhi Leonard — at least for the forseeable future — so we're going to steer toward the total in my Magic vs. Raptors predictions.
Toronto enters tonight as 4.5-point favorites at Polymarket, and should be able to get the job done in a low-scoring game against an Orlando Magic team more banged up than they are.
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Magic vs Raptors prediction: Under 222.5
While the Toronto Raptors will be without Kawhi Leonard, the Orlando Magic are hurting themselves and will be without Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and potentially Anthony Black. In a game featuring two strong defensive teams, that's significant.
It's worth noting that every Toronto game has finished Under the total so far this season, with the team ranked first in defensive rating. Buckets will be difficult to come by — we'll bank on some bricks.
Play this to 55%.
COVERS INTEL: In the early parts of the year, neither offense has found its rhythm; the Magic rank 24th in offensive rating, and the Raptors sit 22nd. With both teams in the bottom 10 in true shooting percentage, I'm ready for this game to fly Under the total.
Magic vs Raptors combo
The Raptors may be dealing with a laundry list of injuries, but they proved last season that they can operate effectively without Leonard. On the other side, the losses of Banchero and Suggs are simply too significant to ignore, with Desmond Bane's usage skyrocketing as a result. That's a major reason why I'm siding with the favorites here.
Elsewhere, Toronto leads the NBA in offensive rebounding, and Barnes has been a driving force behind that success. His activity on the glass gives the Raptors another important edge in this matchup.
Magic vs Raptors combo
- Raptors moneyline
- Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds
- Desmond Bane Over 19.5 points
Magic vs Raptors player props
Magic player prop: Desmond Bane Over 19.5 points
Bane's usage in Orlando has skyrocketed as a result of injuries, and we're going to take advantage. He dropped 22 points on 4 of 9 shooting from beyond the arc against the Knicks, efficiency we'll take to the bank.
His role is going to continue to expand in an offense desperate for offense — this should cash on pure volume alone. Look for him to play over 30 minutes tonight.
Raptors player prop: Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds
With Leonard sidelined, Scottie Barnes will need to make his presence felt on the glass tonight, especially after arguably the worst performance of his career. Barnes was held scoreless on 0-for-12 shooting and managed just three rebounds in his last outing, so there's plenty of motivation to bounce back.
It helps that Orlando ranks just 17th in rebounding, giving Barnes an opportunity to make an impact. I'm expecting a much more complete performance from him tonight — you should, too.
- Top picks: 1-0, +0.95 units
- Combos: 0-1, -0.20 units
Magic vs Raptors odds
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- Spread: Magic +4.5 (49%) | Raptors -4.5 (52%)
- Over/Under: Over 223.5 (52%) | Under 223.5 (49%)
- Moneyline: Magic (37%) | Raptors (64%)
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Magic vs Raptors trend
The Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings in Toronto. Find more NBA betting trends.
How to watch Magic vs Raptors
| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Tip off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN |
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