See NBA picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Trail Blazers as an 11-point favorite. The Trail Blazers are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free.Where: Amway Center - Orlando, Florida.Portland is 14-11 after wins this year, Orlando 6-8. The Trail Blazers are now 26-18 while Orlando sits at 15-29. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Portland, who are 22-22 against the spread. This next contest looks promising for Portland, who are favored by a full 11.5 points. Orlando's center Nikola Vucevic did his thing and dropped a double-double on 27 points and 14 rebounds. Speaking of close games: it was all tied up 59-59 at the half for Orlando and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, but the Magic stepped up in the second half for a 112-111 win. It was another big night for their shooting guard CJ McCollum, who shot 6-for-14 from beyond the arc and finished with 35 points and eight dimes. Having forecasted a close victory for the Trail Blazers, the oddsmakers were right on the money. Portland sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 125-122 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday. These two teams are tiptoeing into their game after sneaking past their previous opponents. They might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Orlando Magic at 8 p.m. The Portland Trail Blazers need to shore up a defense that is allowing 115.68 points per matchup before their game Friday. This is why we regard this as a value bet.Current Records: Portland 26-18 Orlando 15-29 What to Know Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. Orlando Magic lineup: Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Markelle Fultz, Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner. Portland Trail Blazers lineup: Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Cam Reddish, Jerami Grant, Drew Eubanks. The previous 9 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Blazers victories. At Moda Center, a 109-106 win was recorded. It was Magic who came out on top when they last played Blazers. He made 2 three-pointers, 11 two-pointers and 3 free throws. Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and managed 5 assists. It was on the road against Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Orlando Magic won last time out by a 117-106 scoreline. He scored 8 free throws and 10 field goals. Damian Lillard led by example by landing 33 points and 8 assists. On the road, they suffered a 129-111 reverse against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Portland Trail Blazers were defeated in their previous game. You can move the line for Orlando and choose the odds to suit you. The Spread market provides you with the opportunity to get more juice on your wagers. We can’t resist going for the home team on the Money Line, with our pick made with confidence and there is 1.83 available that they win this NBA showdown.
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