Celtics vs. Magic Free Pick
ORLANDO, FL (The Spread) – After being crushed by the Celtics in Boston just three nights ago, the Magic look to exact some revenge when they host the C’s tonight at 8:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Magic as 9-point favorites over the Celtics, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 174.5 points. Boston enters play with a 7-9 overall record and is 2-4 on the road this year, while Orlando is 12-5 overall and 6-2 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Magic opened as 8-point favorites but the spread has been bet up to either 9 or 9.5 depending on the sports book. The total, meanwhile, opened at 175 and has been bet down to 174.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 3,400-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 55% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Celtics. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Orlando. Don’t expect a repeat from Monday night when the Magic set a franchise low for points in their humiliating 87-56 loss to the Celtics (who were without Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen and Mickael Pietrus). Look for Dwight Howard and Co. to play more focused tonight at home and run away with a convincing victory. According to latest NBA trends, the home team is 5-0-1 against the spread in the last six meetings between these two teams while the favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six overall meetings.
THURSDAY NBA FREE PICK: ORLANDO MAGIC –9
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