In the Eastern Confrence apart frm the Pistons/76ers match up this series looks like the best one to watch also,these two sides shape up very well to each other and personally i think the Raptors have a real point to prove after last years dismal effort in the Finals in which they had it all goign their way to blow it all in a first up series loss.

The Partors have a great roster and some players who can make a difference in games,with Bosh,Nestrovic and Parker in their starting line up they have a great side who can put them on the front foot against any side and with players like Delphino,Kapono and Bargani comming in off the bench I think they have one of the best roisters in the NBA,the Raptors have been playing a more European flavour to their games this season and it has worked for them,they have had down periods in their season but right now they are playing at a good level and could return their form of earlier in their season agagisnt a Magic side who allow alot of points.

The Magic themselves dont have a bad team at all and I actually quite like their team with Howard,Turkoglu and Lewis starting for them they have a starting side who can do the busieness and with players like Foyle,Bogans and Cook comming in and out of the game they have a hard team to stop scoring wise but they have not played anyone of much norte in their recent games and I think it could cost them here today.

The Magic have won 6 of their last 10 at home but some of their wins have come against sides who they really should of beaten in the Wizards and Bulls in their most rent games but they have also had no luck against top sides such as the Hornets,Spurs and they also lost to the Wovles two games ago at home,the Raptors come into this series having won 4 of their last 10 games and on the road of late they have lost 4 straight to some very average sides,however against the Magic they have won 7 of their last 10 match ups and have won 3 of their last 5 in Orlando.

I think the Raptors are a huge chance here today,they have two of the best long range shooters in their side and have a decent record against the Magic,I also think that the Magic have been on a downward trend for a while now and if the Raptors play to their strenghts here they are more than just a chance at winning here they should win,the Magic are surviving by long range shots and the Raptors actually have a good perimeter defence and if they can cut down Orlandos options and get in their faces it could be a long night for the Magic..Take Toronto with the start here....Good Luck.



Pick : Raptors + 6.5
Odds : 1.95
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Pinnacle
Date : 2008-04-20
Match Result : 114-100
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