Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- The Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Hedo Turkoglu paced Orlando with 26 points and seven assists in its 98-97 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.
New Orleans won as a road pick 'em as the game played under the 208-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Cavaliers were upset 101-98 by the Bulls last time out, as 7-point favorites. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 198.5.
LeBron James added a game-high 33 points with five rebounds and four assists in the loss.
Team records:
Orlando: 47-28 SU, 46-27-2 ATS
Cleveland: 42-34 SU, 35-41 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 10 games at home
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Orlando
Next up:
Orlando at New York, Sunday, April 6
Cleveland home to New Jersey, Wednesday, April 9
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Bobcats
- The fans at Charlotte Bobcats Arena will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Bobcats when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics got out to an early lead and cruised past the Pacers 92-77 on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 11-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 209.
Kevin Garnett led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The lowly Bobcats denied the Raptors a guaranteed playoff spot with a 105-100 victory on Friday, as 9.5-point road underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 204.5.
Jason Richardson led the way with a game-high 27 points for the Bobcats, and hauled down seven boards with six assists in the win.
Current streak:
Boston has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 60-15 SU, 47-26-2 ATS
Charlotte: 29-47 SU, 32-41-3 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 3-7
After a win are 8-2
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 3-4
After playing Toronto are 2-8
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Charlotte is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Charlotte's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games at home
Next up:
Boston at Milwaukee, Tuesday, April 8
Charlotte home to Minnesota, Tuesday, April 8
Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- The Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Hawks fell 109-104 to the 76ers last time out, as a pik'em. The combined 213 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Joe Johnson had a game-high 32 points in a losing effort for the Hawks.
Andre Iguodala tossed in a team-high 30 points to help lift the 76ers to a 109-104 win over the Hawks last time out, as a pik'em. The combined 213 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Andre Miller chipped in with 23 points, five rebounds and six assists for the 76ers.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 35-41 SU, 36-40 ATS
Philadelphia: 39-37 SU, 42-33-1 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Indiana are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 0-10
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Indiana, Tuesday, April 8
Philadelphia home to Detroit, Wednesday, April 9
Toronto Raptors vs. New Jersey Nets
- The fans at Izod Center will be treated to a game between the Toronto Raptors and the New Jersey Nets when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Raptors failed to lock up a playoff position in Friday's 105-100 loss to the lowly Bobcats. The Raptors had been favored by 9.5-points in that game, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 204.5.
Rasho Nesterovic had a double-double for the Raptors, tossing in 23 points with 10 rebounds.
Richard Jefferson had a team-high 15 points in New Jersey's 106-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
The Pistons easily covered the 9-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (189.5).
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 38-38 SU, 38-38 ATS
New Jersey: 31-45 SU, 31-44-1 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Toronto's last 16 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Toronto's last 25 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games at home
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New Jersey's last 16 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
Next up:
Toronto home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, April 9
New Jersey at Cleveland, Wednesday, April 9
Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls
- The Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at United Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Caron Butler poured in a team-high 29 points on Friday to lead the Wizards to a 109-95 win over the Miami Heat.
The Wizards failed to cover the big 17-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (181.5).
The Bulls dominated the fourth quarter on Thursday, and defeated the Cavaliers 101-98. The Bulls won the game as 7-point underdogs, while the 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 198.5.
Larry Hughes tossed in 25 points with eight rebounds and nine assists for the Bulls. Ben Gordon Chipped in with 24 points.
Team records:
Washington: 39-37 SU, 42-33-1 ATS
Chicago: 30-45 SU, 33-42 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Washington is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Boston, Wednesday, April 9
Chicago at Miami, Tuesday, April 8
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets
- The Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Pepsi Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 11-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Martin tossed in a team-high 26 points to help lead the Kings to a 110-98 victory over the Clippers on Thursday. The Kings covered the 11-point spread, while the combined score made it over the posted total of 206.
Francisco Garcia had 17 points off the bench, and Mikki Moore added 16 in the win.
Allen Iverson dropped 31 points to lead the Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 126-120 on Tuesday night.
Denver covered as 5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 236-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Sacramento has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 35-40 SU, 39-35-1 ATS
Denver: 46-29 SU, 40-35 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing LA Clippers are 2-8
After a win are 5-5
Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games on the road
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Sacramento home to LA Lakers, Sunday, April 6
Denver at Seattle, Sunday, April 6
Orlando (47-28, 45-27-3 ATS) at Cleveland (42-34, 35-41 ATS)
Two Eastern Conference playoff teams square off in this one when the Magic visit the Quicken Loans Arena to take on the Cavaliers.
Orlando has been in a funk lately, dropping four of its last six (2-3-1 ATS), including Tuesday’s 98-97 home loss to the Hornets, pushing as one-point home ‘dogs. The Magic have had three days off since that loss, but they are just 2-2-1 ATS after having a three-day break this year.
Cleveland has also lost four of its last six (1-5 ATS), including an embarrassing 101-98 home loss to the Bulls on Thursday as 7½-point favorites. The Cavaliers were outscored 24-13 in the fourth-quarter, blowing a 17-point lead to the lowly Bulls.
The Magic are 5-2 SU (6-1 ATS) in the last seven meetings with the Cavaliers, and that includes a 104-90 win two weeks ago at home as 6½-point favorites and a 117-116 overtime win in Cleveland on Nov. 14 as a three-point pup. In fact, Stan Van Gundy’s squad has won its last two trips to Cleveland and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 on the Cavs’ home court.
Orlando is 28-13-2 ATS in its last 43 road games. The Magic are also on ATS streaks of 4-1-1 against Central Division teams, 27-9-1 following a SU loss and 37-18-1 on Saturdays.
The Cavs have dropped two of their last three at Quicken Loans Arena (0-3 ATS), and they are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven at home against teams with a winning road mark and 1-4 ATS in their last five against the Eastern Conference.
The under is on runs for Orlando of 5-2 overall, 5-1 on the road and 4-1 against the Eastern Conference. For the Cavs, the under is on streaks of 5-1 on Saturdays, 8-2 at home, 7-3 after a non-cover and 6-1 when playing on one day of rest.
ATS ADVANTAGE: ORLANDO and UNDER
Atlanta (35-41, 35-40-1 ATS) at Philadelphia (39-37, 42-31-3 ATS)
Just 24 hours removed from a 109-104 Sixers victory in Atlanta, these two teams go at it again, only this time inside the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia built a 28-19 first-quarter lead Friday night and held on for the win in a pick-em contest. The Sixers improved to 13-4 since March 1 (12-5 ATS) and have played their way into a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Atlanta had a five-game winning streak snapped last night, but the Hawks are still 9-4 SU in their last 13. However, they’re just 4-5 ATS in their last nine, though they did score a 116-99 win in Memphis on Monday as three-point favorites in their most recent outing on the highway.
Atlanta still leads the season series 2-1, getting an 88-79 road win on Dec. 3 as 3½-point ‘dogs and then scoring a 96-91 win and a push as a five-point home chalk. The Hawks are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five head-to-head meetings. Finally, the underdog has been the play in this series of late, going 4-0-1 ATS in the last five clashes.
Philly is 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six home games, with the only loss coming March 28 to the Suns, 107-93 as 3½-point ‘dogs. Maurice Cheeks’ team is on ATS runs of 23-8-1 overall, 12-4 at home and 36-15 on Saturdays.
Atlanta has stepped up its offense lately, averaging 115.6 points on 51.8 percent shooting in its last five outings, better than 17 points more than the Hawks have averaged for the season. However, the Hawks are just 5-13 ATS in their last 18 as a road ‘dog.
For the Hawks, the over is on runs of 6-0 overall, 11-4 as a road underdog, 4-1 on the second night of back-to-backs and 10-3 against teams with a winning home record. The over is also 9-2 in the Sixers’ last 11 games on no days’ rest and 5-2 in their last seven Saturday affairs. However, the under is 9-4 in Philly’s last 13 at the Wachovia Center.
ATS ADVANTAGE: PHILADELPHIA
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