The Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 206.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 95-85 winner as they battled the Nets at home. The Magic failed to cover in the match as a 13-point favorite, while 180 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York lost its last outing, a 114-106 result against the Bobcats on March 26. The Knicks failed to cover in that game as a 5-point favorite, while the 220 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Orlando: Team record: 47-26 SU, 30-41-2 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing New Jersey are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

New York: Team record: 35-38 SU, 40-31-2 ATS Current streak: lost 6 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing Charlotte are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Orlando at Atlanta, Wednesday, March 30 New York home to New Jersey, Wednesday, March 30

 

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks

The Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AT&T Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 190½.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 99-90 loser as they battled the Thunder on the road. The Trail Blazers failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point underdog, while 189 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Spurs were a 111-104 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Grizzlies. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (215) made winners of OVER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 42-31 SU, 37-32-4 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 8-2 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

San Antonio: Team record: 57-16 SU, 41-30-2 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Portland

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Portland at New Orleans, Wednesday, March 30 San Antonio home to Boston, Thursday, March 31

 

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs

Pointspread: Orlando -1.5

Over/Under: 203

The Orlando Magic bring a three-game winning streak into Madison Square Garden tonight to face the New York Knicks, who have lost their last three games. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Orlando currently has a stranglehold on the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference with a five game lead over Atlanta, but it still has its sights set on winning the Southeast Division given that the Magic are just 3 ½-games in back of Miami. Their 97-86 win over Cleveland on Monday as a 12-point road favorite raised their overall record to 42-26 straight-up, but dropped them to 30-40-1 against the spread.

Dwight Howard scored 28 points and pulled down 18 rebounds against the Cavaliers and continues to lead the way for Orlando with 23 points and 14.3 rebounds a game. Jason Richardson is second in scoring with 14.2 points a game and Jameer Nelson leads the team in assists with six a game. The Magic are shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and scoring 99.7 points a game.

New York finds itself in desperate need of a few wins after falling to seventh-place in the East standings with a 4-6 SU record in its last 10 games. The Knicks followed up a 100-95 loss to Milwaukee this past Sunday as a two-point road favorite with a 96-86 loss to Boston as a 1 ½-point home underdog on Monday night. They are now 35-35 SU and 40-38-2 ATS.

With Amar?e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony each averaging around 25 points a game and Chauncey Billips averaging close to 20 it is no surprise that New York is the second highest scoring team in the NBA. The main problem with this team is its inability or lack of desire to play defense. The plan of trying to outscore your opponent every night is just not getting the job done.

Orlando has a 2-0 series edge this season with a 112-103 victory on Dec.30 as a 7 ½-point home favorite and a 116-110 win earlier this month as a seven-point home favorite. This time around the Knicks find a way to stop their recent slide in a game that goes well over the 203 point total line.

 

NBA Betting Preview: Orlando Magic at New York Knicks

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 188.

The Magic were a 111-88 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Suns. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (199) made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 96-91 winner on the road against the Mavericks. They covered the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (187) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 42-25 SU, 29-36-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 16 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Phoenix are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles: Team record: 47-20 SU, 33-34 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Orlando LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games LA Lakers are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Orlando

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 8-2 After playing Dallas are 9-1 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Orlando at Milwaukee, Wednesday, March 16 LA Lakers home to Minnesota, Friday, March 18

 

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at US Airways Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 203.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 123-120 loser as they battled the Warriors on the road. The Magic failed to cover in the match as a 5-point favorite, while 243 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 116-97 loser as they battled the Nuggets at home. The Suns failed to cover in the match as a 4-point favorite, while 213 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 41-25 SU, 28-36-2 ATS

is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 15 games

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After playing Golden State are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Phoenix: Team record: 33-30 SU, 29-33-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Orlando

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Denver are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Orlando at LA Lakers, Monday, March 14 Phoenix at Houston, Monday, March 14

 

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 187½.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 93-69 winner as they battled the Bobcats at home. The Trail Blazers covered in the match as a 11-point favorite, while 162 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Magic were an 89-81 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bulls. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites, while the total score (170) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 35-27 SU, 30-28-4 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Charlotte are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Orlando: Team record: 40-23 SU, 28-33-2 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Portland at Miami, Tuesday, March 8 Orlando at Sacramento, Wednesday, March 9

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic

Pointspread: Heat -5

Over/Under: 199

The Orlando Magic will try and even the season series against the Miami Heat to two games apiece this Thursday night when these two Southeast Division foes clash at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

Orlando closed the gap with the Heat in the division to 4 ½ games with three straight wins including an impressive 116-110 victory over the new-look New York Knicks as a seven-point home favorite this past Tuesday night. The Magic are currently 39-22 straight-up overall and 28-32-1 against the spread. They are in fourth-place in the Eastern Conference; 5 ½ games behind Boston.

Dwight Howard leads the Magic with 23.2 points and is second in the NBA in rebounds with 13.9 a game. Jason Richardson is second on the team with 13.4 points and Jameer Nelson has a team-high 6.2 assists. Orlando is ranked sixth in the league in point differential; scoring an average of 100.3 points a game while giving up 94.3.

Miami has not beaten a team with a winning record since its 104-100 victory over the Magic on Feb.3 as a one-point road underdog. The Heat are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games and 43-17 SU overall (29-30-1 ATS). They trail the Celtics in the East by one game.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are each averaging around 26 points and seven rebounds a game. The third member of South Beach?s big three, Chris Bosh is third on the team in scoring with 18.3 points a game and first in rebounds with 8.2. Miami has the best point differential in the league; scoring an average of 102 points a game while holding its opponents to 94.4.

The Heat routed Orlando 96-70 as a four-point home favorite earlier this season and while this game should remain competitive until the end, stick with Miami to find a way to win and cover the five-point spread this time around as well.

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NBA Betting Preview - Orlando Magic @ Miami Heat

The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 212½.

Last time out for New York, they were a 91-86 winner as they battled the Heat on the road. The Knicks covered in the match as a 10-point underdog, while 177 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 100-86 winner as they battled the Bobcats at home. The Magic covered in the match as a 11-point favorite, while 186 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York: Team record: 30-27 SU, 34-21-2 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing New Orleans are 2-8 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a win are 4-6

Orlando: Team record: 38-22 SU, 27-31-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Charlotte are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Next up: New York home to New Orleans, Wednesday, March 2 Orlando at Miami, Thursday, March 3

 

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Orlando Magic

The New Orleans Hornets and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 9-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total is sitting at 190½.

The Hornets were a 103-101 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Nets. They failed to cover the 2.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (204) made winners of OVER bettors.

Orlando won its last outing, a 99-95 result against the 76ers on February 9. The Magic covered in that game as a 1-point favorite, while the 194 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

New Orleans: Team record: 32-22 SU, 26-26-2 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 14 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Orlando

When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Chicago are 6-4 After playing New Jersey are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6

Orlando: Team record: 34-20 SU, 23-29-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 14 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games at home is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

Next up: New Orleans home to Chicago, Saturday, February 12 Orlando home to LA Lakers, Sunday, February 13

 

New Orleans vs. Orlando

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 192½.

The Magic were a 110-92 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (202) made winners of OVER bettors.

In their last action, Boston was a 101-97 loser at home against the Mavericks. They failed to cover the 7?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (198) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 32-19 SU, 21-28-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Boston: Team record: 37-12 SU, 23-24-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 10 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Charlotte are 9-1 After playing Dallas are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to LA Clippers, Tuesday, February 8 Boston at Charlotte, Monday, February 7

 

Magic vs. Celtics

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls

The Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Orlando won its last outing, a 111-96 result against the Pacers on January 26. The Magic covered in that game as a 5.5-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 92-83 winner as they battled the Bucks at home. The Bulls covered in the match as a 7-point favorite, while 175 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 30-16 SU, 20-24-2 ATS

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chicago The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago

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

Chicago: Team record: 31-14 SU, 26-18-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games at home

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Indiana are 7-3 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to Cleveland, Sunday, January 30 Chicago home to Indiana, Saturday, January 29

 

Magic vs. Bulls

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 3-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 192½.

Orlando won its last outing, a 108-99 result against the Timberwolves on January 15. The Magic covered in that game as an 8-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston was a 99-94 winner in its last match at home against the Bobcats. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 193 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Orlando: Team record: 26-14 SU, 17-22-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 15 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Boston: Team record: 30-9 SU, 19-19-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 9-1 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, January 19 Boston home to Detroit, Wednesday, January 19

 

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