Saturday, April 16, 2011

NBA Playoffs Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

The fans at Amway Center will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 179½.

Atlanta lost its last outing, a 96-85 result against the Bobcats on April 13. The Hawks failed to cover in that game as a 1.5-point underdog, while the 181 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 92-74 winner as they battled the Pacers at home. The Magic covered in the match as a 5.5-point favorite, while 166 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 44-38 SU, 37-45 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Charlotte are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7

Orlando: Team record: 52-30 SU, 34-46-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing are 7-3 After playing Indiana are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Atlanta at Orlando, Tuesday, April 19 Orlando home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 19

NBA Playoffs Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

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