Posted on
3/4/2008 2:13:42 PM
NBA Basketball Betting– Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic
By Eric Williams
The Toronto Raptors, (32-26 SU, 32-25-1 ATS, 33-25 O/U), have dropped two consecutive games coming into this affair and even worse – will play without all-star forward Chris Bosh, who scored 40 points against the Orlando Magic two weeks ago, for the second straight game with a swollen knee tonight.
"I'm just waiting until I don't have any more pain," Bosh said Sunday. "That's my biggest concern right now."
Toronto is 6-4 in their last ten games overall, but was soundly beaten by the Charlotte Bobcats 110-98 on Sunday.
"We didn't box out. They beat us up on the glass," coach Sam Mitchell said. "There's nothing else to say."
The Orlando Magic, (38-23 SU, 38-22-1 ATS, 30-29-2 O/U), have won four of their last five, including a resounding 118-92 spanking of the New York Knicks on Saturday and are in third place in the Eastern Conference as the regular season winds down.
The Magic, who will play nine of their next 11 games at home, have covered the spread in four of their last five and six of ten coming into this contest.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Free Picks:
The Raptors are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss.
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last seven Tuesday games.
The Magic are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games playing on two days rest.
The Over is 9-1 in Raptors last ten vs. Eastern Conference.
The Under is 4-1 in Magic last five games following a S.U. win.
The Raptors are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Orlando.
The Raptors are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
Analysis: With Bosh out for the Raptors, Orlando’s Dwight Howard should go off for a huge game while leading his team to an emphatic victory. Take the Magic to improve their league-leading ATS record with another cover in this contest.
NBA Free Picks: Orlando -9 Points/Over 209 Total Points
07:05 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Toronto Raptors +9 -110
Orlando Magic -9 -110
Over 209 -110
Under 209 -110
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