NBA Handicapping: Hawks vs Magic

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The division rival Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Amway Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 9-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Hawks defeated Milwaukee 95-74 as an 8.5-point favorite in Game 7 on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (185.5). Jamal Crawford scored a game-high 22 points for Atlanta and Al Horford added 16 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Vince Carter dropped 21 points, as the Magic defeated the Bobcats 99-90 to win their Eastern Conference first round series 4-0 on Monday night. Orlando covered as 4-point road favorites, while the teams played OVER the 184.5-point total set by sportsbooks. Team records: Atlanta: 53-29 SU, 48-34 ATS Orlando: 59-23 SU, 45-33-4 ATS Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Orlando are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Orlando most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 6-4 After a win are 9-1 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Atlanta is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Atlanta Orlando is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games Next up: Atlanta at Orlando, Thursday, May 6 Orlando home to Atlanta, Thursday, May 6   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