The 2024-25 NBA season continues on Thursday and the Orlando Magic will host the Portland Trail Blazers in a cross-conference matchup on the NBA schedule. The Magic are 23-22 overall on the season and are currently eighth in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Blazers are 15-28 and sit 13th in the West. However, it’s Portland that has won two games in a row, while Orlando enters this matchup on a four-game losing streak.

Tip-off from the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., is set for 7 p.m. ET. Orlando is an 8-point favorite in the latest Magic vs. Trail Blazers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 212. Before entering any Trail Blazers vs. Magic picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 14 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 136-99 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning well over $3,000. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.    

Now, the model has set its sights on Orlando vs. Portland and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Blazers vs. Magic:

• Magic vs. Trail Blazers spread: Orlando -8
• Magic vs. Trail Blazers over/under: 212 points   
• Magic vs. Trail Blazers money line: Orlando -332, Portland +265
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Why the Magic can cover

With eight players listed as questionable, doubtful or already ruled out for Thursday’s contest, the Magic are banged up right now. Jalen Suggs (back) has already been ruled out, and Franz Wagner (oblique) and Jonathan Isaac (illness) are both questionable. However, Paolo Banchero has returned to the lineup recently after missing 34 games earlier in the season, and he’s coming off a great performance.

Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the Raptors on Tuesday for his first double-double since Oct. 28. He also played more than 30 minutes for the first time since his return and should see his playing time ramped up even further on Thursday. Orlando has won four of five against Portland and is 3-2 against the spread in those games. See which team to pick here.

Why the Trail Blazers can cover

Portland could also be missing some key pieces on Thursday, with Donovan Clingan and Matisse Thybulle (both ankles) ruled out, while Anfernee Simons (back), Kris Murray (chest), Deandre Ayton (knee) and Toumani Camara (illness) are all questionable. However, the Blazers have had some other players stepping up of late.

Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe recently switched roles, with Henderson now starting and Sharpe coming off the bench, and both had 20 points or more in a win over the Bulls. Then, Deni Avdija had 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 116-107 win over the Heat on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers have covered in seven of their last eight trips to Orlando. See which team to pick here.

How to make Magic vs. Trail Blazers picks

The model has simulated Portland vs. Orlando 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is going under on the total, projecting a combined 204 points. It also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the NBA picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Magic vs. Trail Blazers, and which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Trail Blazers vs. Magic spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 136-99 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.