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posted November 18, 2008 at 14:20 EST in NBA Free Picks

NBA Lock Alert - Streaking Magic Host Inconsistent Raptors

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The Orlando Magic (7-3, 5-5 ATS, 4-6 O/U) have won three straight games for BetUS NBA Sportsbook betting enthusiasts.

The Toronto Raptors (5-4, 5-4 ATS, 5-4 O/U) are coming off a solid win in their last outing as well.

Both teams will be looking to keep their winning ways going when they square off tonight in Orlando.

The Magic eked out a 90-85 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday as Hedo Turkoglu scored a game-high 20 points, leading four Magic players in double figure scoring. All-star center Dwight Howard scored just four points on 0-for-3 shooting from the field.

"We have to prepare ourselves (because) sometimes even (Howard's) having an off night," said Turkoglu. "Tonight, we all just stepped up and did a great job as a group."

Howard is averaging 21.3 points and 14.0 rebounds, but fouled out with 3:18 remaining.

"Tonight just wasn't my night," said Howard. "I've got to be the catalyst, and I didn't have it tonight. But I'm glad my teammates stepped up."

Toronto is coming off a solid 107-96 home win over the Miami Heat on Sunday as scoring leader Chris Bosh scored 27 points and center Jermaine O’Neal added 11 points and 18 rebounds to lead seven Raptors players that reached double figures in scoring.

Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.

The Raptors are 40-19-2 ATS in their last 61 vs. NBA Southeast.

The Magic are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 Tuesday games.

The Magic are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic.

The Under is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Under is 10-2 in Magic last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

The Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

NBA Odds

Toronto Raptors +6½ -110

Orlando Magic -6½ -110

Over 192½ -110

Under 192½ -110

Analysis: I’ll keep this pick simple and plain by saying that there is no way the Orlando Magic win tonight’s game by seven points! The Raptors have just as good a team if not better if you ask me and will show it by either winning outright or keeping the score very close throughout!

Take the Raptors and the Over NBA bettors.

NBA Free Picks: Toronto +6½ Points/Over 192½ Total Points

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