Posted on
3/10/2008 2:25:21 PM
NBA Betting Odds – Hawks Seeking Second Consecutive Win in Orlando
By Eric Williams
The Atlanta Hawks, (26-36 SU, 28-33-1 ATS, 28-34 O/U), picked up a win in their last contest, beating the beleaguered Miami Heat 97-94 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak, but have struggled immensely since acquiring veteran point guard Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings last month, going 4-8 in 12 games since getting Bibby on Feb. 16.
The Orlando Magic, (40-24 SU, 40-23-1 ATS, 31-31-2 O/U), have been one of the biggest surprises in the eastern conference this season and have won seven of their last ten games, but fell to the blistering Golden State Warriors 104-95 at home on Saturday, snapping a three-game winning streak.
Atlanta is just 4-6 in its last ten games and an identical 4-6 against the spread in the BetUS.com Sportsbook over the same span. Orlando has covered the spread in seven of their last ten games.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my NBA Betting Free Picks.
The Hawks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Hawks are 9-21 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
The Magic are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400.
The Over is 8-0 in Hawks last eight games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Over is 5-0 in Magic last five Monday games.
The Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
The Hawks are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
Analysis: While the Magic are the correct pick to win this contest, the Hawks always give this franchise a bit of trouble and should be able to cover the spread in this contest tonight.
NBA Free Picks: Atlanta +9 ½ Points/Over 208 Total Points
07:05 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Atlanta Hawks +9½ -110
Orlando Magic -9½ -110
Over 208 -110
Under 208 -110
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