Analyzing Thursday’s Orlando Magic at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic dropped their Monday night matchup with the Miami Heat 125-119 in double overtime. MORE: Magic Squander Late Leads, Lose in Double Ov

The Magic are no strangers to injuries. Orlando is leaning on past experience to find light at the end of the tunnel after four losses in a row.

Franz Wagner reflects on his return as the Magic fall 101-79 to the Trail Blazers, extending their losing streak to five games.

Franz Wagner was set to return to the Orlando Magic lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night after missing 20 games with a torn oblique.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.

Pistons: Losing for only the second time in their last nine road games, the Pistons held the Magic to 18 points in the first quarter before fouls took their toll. The Magic shot 23 free throws in the first half, 38 in the game, and three Pistons finished the game with five fouls each.

Wagner was 1-of-12 from the field going into the fourth but recovered to make 9-of-10, etching his name into franchise history

Franz Wagner returned to the Magic lineup Thursday night against the Blazers, scoring a team-high 20 points in a 101-79 home loss.

The Portland Trail Blazers could complete their second season sweep Thursday night with a win over the Orlando Magic at the Moda Center. The Blazer swept the Milwaukee Bucks 2-0 with Tuesday night’s 125-112 win at the Moda Center.

Will Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs feature in the Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers interconference regular-season game on Thursday?