Orlando -6.5 vs. Philly {20units**
Before the trade I was going to make this a 30 UNIT PLAY!!!! I'm dropping the units on this play because of the trade but I still like this one a lot. The public is on Philly and rightfully so. They've gone 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games!! However, if you look at it closer, Philly has played 8 of 11 of these games at home. On the flipside, the Magic have been on a little bit of a slide but have played 7 of their last 8 games ON THE ROAD. The Magic are still a great home team as they've won 3 of their last 4 at home while Philly has tended to struggle on the road losing 4 of their last 5. I know the trade makes this a risky play but if you look at it closer, the Magic are getting value by losing a ballhog in Carter and replacing him with Richardson in his prime. Turkoglu has already thrived in Orlando while Arenas should provide some spark off the bench. The two most vital pieces are still in place in Nelson and Howard and I think they give this crowd something to enjoy after being away from home for 12 DAYS. The Magic are still a better team and are playing at home getting some value. I think we ride them in this spot.
GMONEYYY
Before the trade I was going to make this a 30 UNIT PLAY!!!! I'm dropping the units on this play because of the trade but I still like this one a lot. The public is on Philly and rightfully so. They've gone 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games!! However, if you look at it closer, Philly has played 8 of 11 of these games at home. On the flipside, the Magic have been on a little bit of a slide but have played 7 of their last 8 games ON THE ROAD. The Magic are still a great home team as they've won 3 of their last 4 at home while Philly has tended to struggle on the road losing 4 of their last 5. I know the trade makes this a risky play but if you look at it closer, the Magic are getting value by losing a ballhog in Carter and replacing him with Richardson in his prime. Turkoglu has already thrived in Orlando while Arenas should provide some spark off the bench. The two most vital pieces are still in place in Nelson and Howard and I think they give this crowd something to enjoy after being away from home for 12 DAYS. The Magic are still a better team and are playing at home getting some value. I think we ride them in this spot.
GMONEYYY