Magic-Hawks Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks meet at Philips Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Magic defeated Chicago 104-84 as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (204.5).

Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points and added eight assists for Orlando, while Dwight Howard delivered 19 points in the win.

The Hawks were upset 99-89 by the Celtics as a 5.5-point favorite on Saturday. The combined 188 points fell UNDER the posted total of 193.5.

Josh Smith had 17 points and six rebounds for the Hawks, while Joe Johnson added a team-high 21 points in the loss.

Team records:
Orlando: 50-30 SU, 49-29-2 ATS
Atlanta: 37-43 SU, 38-42 ATS

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Chicago are 1-9
After a win are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando

Next up:
Orlando home to Washington, Wednesday, April 16
Atlanta at Miami, Wednesday, April 16

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