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Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors

The Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.

The Magic dominated the first quarter and went on to upset the Celtics 83-78 on Friday. The Magic won the game as 6-point underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 190.

Vince Carter poured in 26 points to lead the Magic, while Rashard Lewis added a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Chris Bosh netted 29 points and grabbed 12 boards for a double-double on Friday, as the Raptors defeated the Heat 120-113. The Raptors covered the 3-point spread, while the 233 points sailed OVER the posted total of 199.

Andrea Bargnani added a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Current streak:
Orlando has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Orlando: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS
Toronto: 6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 8-2
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Miami are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games on the road
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Orlando is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando

Next up:
Orlando home to Miami, Wednesday, November 25
Toronto home to Indiana, Tuesday, November 24

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks

The division rival Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

The Celtics were upset 83-78 by the Magic last time out as a 6-point home favorite. The teams played UNDER that game's posted total of 190.

Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 21 points and Kevin Garnett collected 13 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.

The Knicks handed the Nets their 13th loss of the season with a 98-91 win at the IZOD Center Saturday.

New York covered as a 2.5-point road underdog while the final score played UNDER the 194.5-point total.

Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 9-4 SU, 5-8 ATS
New York: 3-9 SU, 4-8 ATS

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing New York
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New York
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New York
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 15 games at home
New York is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Boston home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 25
New York at LA Lakers, Tuesday, November 24

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Bobcats

The Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Time Warner Cable Arena.

The Pacers were defeated 105-95 by the Cavaliers last time out as a 3.5-point underdog. That game's 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.

Danny Granger had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Pacers.

Gerald Wallace picked up 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Bobcats' 95-88 loss to the Bucks on Friday night.

The Bucks had no trouble covering the 3-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (182).

Current streak:
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.
Charlotte has lost 7 straight games.

Team records:
Indiana: 5-5 SU, 5-5 ATS
Charlotte: 3-9 SU, 7-5 ATS

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 9 games
Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Charlotte is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
Charlotte is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games at home

Next up:
Indiana at Toronto, Tuesday, November 24
Charlotte home to Toronto, Wednesday, November 25

New Orleans Hornets vs. Miami Heat

The New Orleans Hornets and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Darren Collison netted 22 points and dished out 11 assists to help the Hornets upset the Hawks 96-88 on Saturday as 4.5-point underdogs. The combined score went UNDER the posted total of 203.5.

Marcus Thornton added 21 points and Peja Stojakovic chipped in with 17 for the Hornets.

The Heat were cooled off as they los 120-113 to the Raptors last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The game's 233 points sailed OVER the posted total of 199.

Dwyane Wade poured in a game-high 30 points and dished out eight assists for the Heat.

Current streak:
New Orleans has won 3 straight games.
Miami has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 6-8 SU, 6-8 ATS
Miami: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
New Orleans is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New Orleans's last 14 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Miami's last 14 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Miami is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games at home

Next up:
New Orleans home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, November 25
Miami at Orlando, Wednesday, November 25

Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns

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

The Pistons were defeated 100-97 by the Jazz in overtime on Saturday as 8.5-point underdogs. The 197 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.

Ben Gordon shot 10-for-20 from the field with 25 points and five rebounds.

The Suns were upset 110-103 by the Hornets last time out as an 8-point favorite. That game's 213 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.

Amar'e Stoudemire had 23 points for the Suns in the loss.

Current streak:
Detroit has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Detroit: 5-8 SU, 8-5 ATS
Phoenix: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Utah are 7-3
After a loss are 2-8

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Memphis are 7-3
After playing New Orleans are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Detroit is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing Detroit
Phoenix is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games at home

Next up:
Detroit home to Cleveland, Wednesday, November 25
Phoenix home to Memphis, Wednesday, November 25

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Kevin Durant tossed in a game-high 35 points in leading the Thunder to a convincing 127-108 victory over the Wizards on Friday. The Thunder covered the 4-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 194.

Russell Westbrook added 26 points for the Thunder, and James Harden chipped in with 25 in the win.

Paul Gasol dropped 24 points with 13 rebounds in a double-double performance for the Lakers, as they defeated the Bulls 108-93 on Thursday. The Lakers covered the 9.5-point spread, while the 201 points made it OVER the posted total of 195.5.

Kobe Bryant added 21 points with nine rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Oklahoma City: 7-6 SU, 8-5 ATS
Los Angeles: 9-3 SU, 5-7 ATS

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Utah are 2-8
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing New York are 3-7
After playing Chicago are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home

Next up:
Oklahoma City at Utah, Tuesday, November 24
LA Lakers home to New York, Tuesday, November 24

 
Posted : November 22, 2009 8:07 am
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