Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic: Game preview, prediction, time, TV channel

The 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. The Blazers won 101-79 at Orlando on Jan. 23. The struggling Magic, who have lost eight of their last 10 games, bounced back from losing to the Blazers by winning 121-113 over the Detroit Pistons. Orlando began a six-game trip Monday with a 125-119 overtime loss at Miami before heading West to face the Blazers. Two days off should help the Magic, and having Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner no longer on the minutes restrictions they contended with while playing the Blazers. The Magic have struggled offensively this season, posting a 102.5 offensive rating (27th). On defense, Orlando ranks 23rd in defensive three-point field goal percentage (37.2%). Portland ranks 28th in three-point shooting (34.1%) but shot 44.1% (30 of 68) over its last two games. Prediction: The Blazers have been shooting well and playing quality defense. Gotta pick them at home against a struggling team. How to Watch: Rip City TV Network. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with the help of an HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). These antennas are very easy to install and cost around $20. You can purchase one at your local Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer, or buy one online at Walmart or from Amazon and have it shipped quickly to your home. Here are some instructions on how to set up an HDTV antenna on your television or other display. You can find out more about which channel Rip City TV Network is on in your area by using the channel finder here. Blazers: Jerami Grant (right ankle sprain) is questionable. Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) is out. Magic: Gary Harris (left hamstring strain) is probable. Jalen Suggs (left quad contusion) is questionable. Moritz Wagner (left knee torn ACL) is out. The Blazers host the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Monday.