Going for five straight NBA winners on the podcast. This was my selection this week:
Orlando Magic +3 1/2 at Boston Celtics
Analysis:
Can Boston defeat Cleveland and Orlando without Kevin Garnett?
I'm willing to take this many points with the Magic to answer no.
Orlando has been one of the best road spread clubs going 25-10-1 against the spread (ATS) as a road 'dog, 11-5 ATS as a road 'dog versus foes with a winning home mark and 20-9-1 ATS on the road this season.
Despite the fourth-best record in the NBA, the Magic still are fighting the perception they are a soft team because they've yet to beat physical clubs Boston and Detroit.
The Magic will be going all out to prove that perception is wrong on the nationally televised stage.
Boston has the No. 2 defense in the league, but is without its top defender, Garnett. The Magic rank ninth in defense and third in defensive field goal percentage.
The Celtics got up for their Friday win at Cleveland. But let's not forget that is their only cover in their last five games.
The rest of my Sunday selections, including my 'Over/Under' of the Week, along with my packages are available at http://pregame.com/pregamepros/Bettors.aspx?CapperId=7746
Thanks and best of luck!
any thoughts on the total for this game stephen?
Thanks Stephen. Good analysis you got there.
Here's something from the stuff I get from some site & posted in the NBA forum
(803) ORLANDO vs. (804) BOSTON
ORLANDO is 24-5 ATS (+18.5 Units) revenging a same season loss vs opponentover the last 2 seasons. The average score was ORLANDO 105.2,OPPONENT 96.8 - (Rating = 4*)
Without Garnett, look for Dwight Howard to have a huge game on the inside.
You have been pure money in the NBA Stephen..Good Luck today!
Good luck today Stephen & continued success to you.
my head almost expoloded when i seen rondo was out for today & seen you on the magic as well ...
THANKS STEPHEN , CONTINUED SUCCESS
best regards,
boston bettor
Orlando was my NBA Best Bet today. You have to love those EASY winners! Great call and continued success, Stephen.
Thanks everyone. I liked the Magic even before the late scratch of Rondo. That was just a huge bonus.
I loved the 'under' in this match Slammer. But I couldn't answer you because it was my Total of the Week.
Congrats Dwayne on having Orlando, too.
I'm strong on Monday's Magic-Pistons matchup. It's my Play of the Day. pregame.com/.../Bettors.aspx
Here's hoping we all have a big Monday!
HAHA. Righto steven.
Keep up the good work in the podcasts.
boston celtics is the best team in nba boston celtics can defeat cleveland and orlando without kevin garnett because paul peirce can defeat howard,lebron,lewis.torkuglo,walace.into 1 on 5