The Portland Trail Blazers (19-55) and Orlando Magic (43-31) meet Monday at Kia Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's'lines around the'Trail Blazers vs. Magic odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0
The Trail Blazers have started 0-3 on their current 7-game road trip. They are coming off of a 60-point loss Friday night to the Miami Heat. Portland failed to cover the spread as a 14-point underdog in the 142-82 loss as the Over (207.5) cashed. Four Heat players scored 20 points or more, and the team had 17 steals in the victory. The Trail Blazers hit just 5 of 30 (16.7%) from long range. Portland has lost 9 straight games.
Orlando snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 118-88 win against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night. It covered the spread as a 13-point favorite, and the Under (209) cashed. Four Magic starters scored in double figures, led by C Wendell Carter Jr., who had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. He also added 2 assists, 2 steals and a block. The Magic are currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.