NBA - Orlando Magic vs Toronto Basketball betting preview

Just like all the previous early games that have been going on, I clearly do not expect it to go over 197.

Orlando have a point to prove this series, after never having won a playoff game since 2003, time has come to ensure that victory.

With both teams depending on their star forwards Bosh and Howard to to the bulk of the scoring and rebounding, it is definitely going to come down to those defensive stops that the rest of the team are able to manage during the game.

This is clearly a 3-point contest with Kapono, Ford, Parker and Calderon handling the responsibilities for Toronto, Orlando will depend on Lewis, Evans, Turkoglu and Nelson. The defensive stops played by all these guards and forwards are goign to be key in the game, as we will definitely see a lot of 3 pointers be struck either way. The advantage that Orlando has is of the difficult matchup of Bosh on Lewis, where Lewis can drag Bosh out and leave the space open for Howard to dominate on Nesterovic. In addition, with Turkoglu being taller and being able to do almost anything with the ball it is going to be hard for Anthony Parker and even Moon to guard him properly.

All in all, the early game along with the 3-point contest will ensure that this game stays below the total.

Pick : Under 197
Odds : 1.96
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Pinnacle
Match Result : 114-100
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