Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/12/2019, 05:19  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 20/12/2019 at 06:20 in NBA Prediction

It's a vital game for the Portland Trail Blazers as they bid to reach the play-offs. They are fourth in the Northwest division of the Western Conference and just one place outside the play-offs. A win at home to Orlando Magic is going to be important for them but their opponents are in the final qualifying position of the Eastern Conference. The Trail Blazers are 12-16 for the season and are just behind the Sacramento Kings as they bid to make the play-offs. They are making a bold bid though and have won three of their last four games coming into this match. Their most recent win was a victory over the struggling Golden State Warriors who knocked them out of the play-offs last season. The Trail Blazers have won their last two home matches and did so via an aggregate points total of 38 points. Those two wins have taken them to 6-6 at home for the season.

Orlando Magic are also 12-16 for the season and a distant second behind Miami Heat in the Southeast division of the Eastern Conference. They are still in with a good chance of making it to the play-offs though. However, their away record this season is not a good one with only four wins from 14 games. Current form isn't inspiring either with five of their last six matches ending in defeat. The only win was away at New Orleans Pelicans. This looks another tough game for them and the tip here is for the Trail Blazers to get an important victory.