Why the over at 222.5 looks appealing as depleted Magic and Raptors meet without their stars

There have already been a lot of injuries around the league, and even with the season just starting, we are getting guys sitting out for rest purposes.Even though it is frustrating, I guess I can understand it.

They want to extend the careers of players and keep them healthier, if possible, for the playoffs instead of a random October game.I'm locked in on a game tonight between the Magic and Raptors.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.

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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) and Atlanta Hawks forward Dominick Barlow (0) go after a rebound during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.(AP Photo/John Raoux)The Orlando Magic eventually need to take the next step forward.

There were high expectations for this team last season because they traded for Desmond Bane, and they looked like they would finally advance.They ended up barely getting into the playoffs.It was an interesting series because Orlando was up 3-1 in the series and lost the final three games to lose the series.

In their final home game of the year, they scored just 19 points in the second half, including only eight points in the fourth quarter.They fired their coach in hopes of getting some new voices in the locker room.So far, the team is 1-2 for the season, and their star, Paolo Banchero, is out for tonight's game and most of November.

Jalen Suggs is also out for tonight's game, so that brings the team down two starters.Anthony Black could be back tonight, and he is a difference-maker if he is available.

If he is out, this team is going to struggle.That means the offense will flow through Franz Wagner.NBA LEGEND TORCHES MAGIC AFTER EMBARRASSING PLAYOFF EXITThe Tor...