ESPN NBA Eastern Conference semifinals: Magic vs Hawks

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Dwight Howard netted a game-high 29 points and grabbed 17 boards for a double-double on Thursday, leading the Magic to a 112-98 victory over the Hawks as they take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal. The Magic covered the 9.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 190 set by oddsmakers. Vince Carter added 24 points for the Magic, while Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis added 20 apiece in the win. Al Horford had a double-double for the Hawks, netting 24 points with 10 rebounds. Team records: Orlando: 59-23 SU, 45-33-4 ATS Atlanta: 53-29 SU, 48-34 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 8-2 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a win are 10-0 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Orlando are 4-6 After playing Orlando are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Orlando is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Orlando Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games Next up: Orlando at Atlanta, Monday, May 10 Atlanta home to Orlando, Monday, May 10 Stevie Vincent is being mentioned in the same sentence with gambling legends Joe Duffy, Roxy Roxborough, Bob Martin, and Pete Axthelm. Betting on sports will never be the same thanks to his groundbreaking forensic handicapping featured exclusively at OffshoreInsiders.com