Magic vs Raptors Prediction and Preview (Oct 28)
Kawhi Leonard is out, and Toronto has to replace the 34% usage he ran last season. The Raptors host the Magic in Toronto on Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 PM ET.
Form going in
Magic: 1-2, 0.3 wins below what prices expected, 12th-toughest schedule (Expected, season to Oct 27)
Raptors: 2-1, right on what prices expected (0.0), 25th-toughest schedule (Expected, season to Oct 27)
Price: Raptors 64¢, Magic 36¢ (Polymarket, as of Tue 9:02 PM ET)
Kalshi: Raptors 64¢, Magic 36¢
Game total: 223.5 points (over 51¢, under 50¢)
2027 title price: Magic 1¢, Raptors 4¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Magic vs Raptors prediction: what the price says
Polymarket has the Raptors at 64¢ and the Magic at 36¢. Kalshi lists the same 64¢ and 36¢. Compare the two prices for Magic vs Raptors on NBA MARKET. The Raptors opened at 60¢, so the price has moved 4¢ toward them since. Pre-tip favorites are 36-16 so far this season, a 69% hit rate. How Magic and Raptors have done against their pre-game prices is tracked on Expected.
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Figures are from 2025-26, listed under each player’s current team; usage counts the possessions he ended (shot, free throws or turnover) while on the court. For how Raptors’ minutes and shots are spread, check NBA USAGE.
Magic
Desmond Bane: 33.6 min, 23.3% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Franz Wagner: 30.0 min, 27.0% usage, 20.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Anthony Black: 29.8 min, 22.2% usage, 15.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Jalen Suggs: 27.6 min, 22.9% usage, 13.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.5 ast
Wendell Carter Jr.: 29.3 min, 15.6% usage, 11.8 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.0 ast
Out: Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac, Noah Penda.
Raptors
Scottie Barnes: 33.5 min, 23.4% usage, 18.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.9 ast
RJ Barrett: 30.3 min, 25.8% usage, 19.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.3 ast
Immanuel Quickley: 31.9 min, 21.1% usage, 16.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast
Jakob Poeltl: 25.0 min, 15.3% usage, 10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.0 ast
Jamal Shead: 22.6 min, 15.5% usage, 6.6 pts, 1.7 reb, 5.4 ast
Out: Kawhi Leonard.
Last time out
How each team has played this week, with Polymarket’s price before tip. Both apps’ prices for Magic vs Raptors sit side by side on NBA MARKET.
The Magic won their only game this week, 111-102 at the Knicks on Sunday as 31¢ underdogs on Polymarket. It went under the 224.5 total.
The Raptors lost their only game this week, 117-94 at the Timberwolves on Sunday as 51¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 229.5 total.
How the starters did against their Polymarket numbers:
Franz Wagner (Magic): over 21.5 points; over 5.5 rebounds
Desmond Bane (Magic): over 9.5 points; over 1.5 rebounds
Scottie Barnes (Raptors): under 19.5 points; under 7.5 rebounds
RJ Barrett (Raptors): over 18.5 points; under 5.5 rebounds
Magic vs Raptors injury report
As of Oct 26. These can change right up to tip.
Kawhi Leonard (Raptors): Out, knee
Paolo Banchero (Magic): Out, ankle
Noah Penda (Magic): Out, hamstring
Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Out, knee
Izaiyah Nelson (Magic): Out, ankle
Nate Bittle (Raptors): Out, foot
Questions about Magic vs Raptors
Who will win, the Magic or the Raptors?
The Raptors are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Magic. NBA WIRE carries the live price for both sides through tip.
When and where is Magic vs Raptors?
Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 PM ET, in Toronto.
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