Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 9-1
After playing Orlando are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 193½.
Free Pick from Online Gambling blog : Over 193.5
The Magic took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-96 victory over the Celtics on Friday. The Magic covered the 4.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Rashard Lewis led the Magic with 28 points, while Dwight Howard collected 17 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Paul Pierce netted a team-high 27 points with three rebounds and six assists in the Game 3 loss.
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Boston is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games