SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic on Thursday night

The Portland Trail Blazers are messing up their tank. Portland is currently a club comprised of ill-fitting parts. The Trail Blazers are stocked with some not-ready-for-primetime players and a surplus of non-star veteran trade chips.

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

Anfernee Simons received an important injury update ahead of the Trail Blazers' game on Thursday night against the Magic.

TV channel: KATU (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Xfinity: 302 and 1170. DirecTV: 688-1. KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184).

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) as forward Jabari Walker (34) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

TL;DR: Live stream Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV. The Orlando Magic head to south Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are 23-23, which puts the team in seventh place. The Heat are 21-22, which puts the team in ninth place.

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Oklahoma City Thunder for a Northwest Division battle on Sunday evening. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Trail Blazers prediction and pick.

Jimmy Butler is set to be available for the Miami Heat’s home game against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The veteran forward has completed his two-game suspension and is cleared to suit up as he is not listed on the team’s injury report, signaling his potential return to action.

Welcome to Week 15 of the NBA season. Trade season is upon us. What types of moves are you expecting? The Lakers are 25-18 in the West and the No. 5 seed. Jarred Vanderbilt made his return against the Warriors and had a good defensive game with three steals.