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The Orlando Magic snapped a six-game losing skid on Thursday and will look to stay in the win column tonight when they visit the Toronto Raptors.
Tristan da Silva has stepped up in a big way for Orlando, and I’m looking for the forward to keep producing in my Magic vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 29.
Magic vs Raptors predictionMagic vs Raptors best bet: Tristan da Silva Over 10.5 points (-120)Injuries have hampered the Orlando Magic this season, with Franz Wagner out indefinitely due to a high ankle sprain and Anthony Black also on the injury list with an abdominal strain.
But injuries often come with silver linings in the form of opportunities for other players, and Tristan da Silva has seized his.
The sophomore forward was averaging 20 minutes and change before the All-Star break, but he’s playing over 30 minutes per game this month.
Increased playing time often translates to increased confidence, and the 24-year-old is a prime example. Da Silva has seen his field-goal attempts per game jump from 6.8 in February to 9.9 in March, while his scoring has doubled to 14.3 ppg this month.
Orlando’s 2024 first-round pick has scored Over 10.5 points in four straight games and 11 of his 15 appearances this month. Considering da Silva has scored 18+ points in each of his last three contests, tonight’s line feels way too low.
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane have been great for the Magic of late, averaging about 26 and 20 ppg, respectively, but da Silva is arguably their third-best player right now.
He’ll top 10.5 points with ease tonight in Toronto.
Magic vs Raptors same-game parlayThe Magic have been scoring with ease of late, cashing the Over in nine of their last 11 games, and that push has largely been led by Banchero and da Silva.
Banchero has scored 30+ points in three straight games and Over 23.5 points in 10 of 15 contests this month. The Magic forward is averaging 26.4 ppg over that span.
Magic vs Raptors SGP- Tristan da Silva Over 10.5 points
- Paolo Banchero Over 23.5 points
Both teams could be down two starters today, with the Toronto Raptors' Immanuel Quickley (out) and Brandon Ingram (questionable) also on the injury list. That means key players on both sides will need to step up in a variety of roles.
Banchero has 24 double-doubles this season, including six this month. On the Raptors side, Jakob Poeltl has three in his last six outings, while Scottie Barnes has two in his last three games.
Magic vs Raptors SGP- Paolo Banchero double-double
- Jakob Poeltl double-double
- Scottie Barnes double-double
- Spread: Magic +2.5 (-115) | Raptors -2.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Magic +115 | Raptors -135
- Over/Under: Over 225.5 | Under 225.5
Tristan da Silva has scored Over 10.5 points in four straight games. Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Raptors.
How to watch Magic vs Raptors| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 6:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Florida, TSN |
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