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(NBA) Orlando vs. Philadelphia,
Total: 217.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 217.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: Philadelphia's first game back from the break almost turned ugly, as the 76ers squandered an 18-point lead against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, before managing to pull out a 116-115 victory. The 76ers now own a six-game winning streak (the team's longest since a six-game run during the 2011-2012 season ) and at 31-25, hold down the East's No. 7 playoff seed. They host the 18-40 Orlando Magic on Saturday, looking for a seventh consecutive win. The Magic returned from the break and lost 12-0-113 at home against the NY Knicks, dropping them 22 games under .500. The loss was the fourth straight for Orlando, which is 7-23 on the road and kicks off a stretch with seven of 10 away from home on Saturday.
Orlando: Despite the home loss to the Knicks, Orlando did get healthier over the break, as center Nikola Vucevic (hand) and power forward Aaron Gordon (hip) returned from lengthy absences. Vucevic (17.4 & 9.2) scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting in 24 minutes but Gordon (18.2 & 8.3) struggled to nine points on 3-of-9 while committing three turnovers in 25 minutes. Orlando made 11 of its first 12 shots en route to a 41-31 first-quarter lead vs New York But the Knicks rallied to win, 120-113, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Evan Fournier (17.4) had 25 points to lead the Magic on Thursday. However, all in all, the return of Gordon and Vucevic is VERY good news.
Philadelphia: The 76er trailed the Bulls 115-1114 with 5.9 seconds left but Joel Embiid stole Darnell Valentine's inbounds pass and passed to Ben Simmons, who was fouled by Darnell Valentine. Simmons, who entered the game shooting just 56.5 percent from the free-throw line, saw his first foul shot dance on the rim before falling but swished the second. Chicago's Bobby Portis and Valentine then came up empty on point-blank shots in the closing seconds. Embiid (23.8 & 11.2) and Simmons (16.7-7.8-7.4) combined for 62 points on 24-of-35 shooting in Thursday's win, including teaming up for the biggest play of the game.SG Redick (16.7), PF Saric (14.6 & 6.9) and SF Covington (12.7 & 5.6) give Philly a quality starting-five.
The pick: Orlando is back at full strength with return of Vucevic and Gordon, which will help significantly against Philly's youthful but powerful frontcourt.The Sixers are 18-9 SU & ATS at home, while the Magic are just 7-23 SU on the road. However, this is a pretty 'heavy' pointspread for Philly. I'd rather play the over, as the Magic allow 111.6 PPG on the road plus getting Vucevic and Gordon back will be a real bonus on the offensive end for Orlando. The Over is an 8* play.
Orlando: Despite the home loss to the Knicks, Orlando did get healthier over the break, as center Nikola Vucevic (hand) and power forward Aaron Gordon (hip) returned from lengthy absences. Vucevic (17.4 & 9.2) scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting in 24 minutes but Gordon (18.2 & 8.3) struggled to nine points on 3-of-9 while committing three turnovers in 25 minutes. Orlando made 11 of its first 12 shots en route to a 41-31 first-quarter lead vs New York But the Knicks rallied to win, 120-113, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Evan Fournier (17.4) had 25 points to lead the Magic on Thursday. However, all in all, the return of Gordon and Vucevic is VERY good news.
Philadelphia: The 76er trailed the Bulls 115-1114 with 5.9 seconds left but Joel Embiid stole Darnell Valentine's inbounds pass and passed to Ben Simmons, who was fouled by Darnell Valentine. Simmons, who entered the game shooting just 56.5 percent from the free-throw line, saw his first foul shot dance on the rim before falling but swished the second. Chicago's Bobby Portis and Valentine then came up empty on point-blank shots in the closing seconds. Embiid (23.8 & 11.2) and Simmons (16.7-7.8-7.4) combined for 62 points on 24-of-35 shooting in Thursday's win, including teaming up for the biggest play of the game.SG Redick (16.7), PF Saric (14.6 & 6.9) and SF Covington (12.7 & 5.6) give Philly a quality starting-five.
The pick: Orlando is back at full strength with return of Vucevic and Gordon, which will help significantly against Philly's youthful but powerful frontcourt.The Sixers are 18-9 SU & ATS at home, while the Magic are just 7-23 SU on the road. However, this is a pretty 'heavy' pointspread for Philly. I'd rather play the over, as the Magic allow 111.6 PPG on the road plus getting Vucevic and Gordon back will be a real bonus on the offensive end for Orlando. The Over is an 8* play.
