Orlando @ Boston, Who Wins?

**runnershane14** · 01-16-11, 11:21 PM

good luck to you

**celtics3388** · 01-16-11, 11:26 PM

I would think it would be around Celtics -3 but who knows. Unfortunately I would probably lean the Magic

**ParlayJunkie** · 01-16-11, 11:30 PM

I'll be arriving in Vegas to make my bet on this game. If I bet that is. I'm leaning Celtics a little as of now.

**demens** · 01-16-11, 11:57 PM

My guess is -2, books love Orlando imo it should be -4. Unfortunately i'm still biased vs the Magix and think they are hype. Which is why i think i'm gonna leave this game alone. I like Boston match-up wise, they got the bigs to disrupt Howard and the overall team defense not to give Orlando open shots. Orlando is still not playing play-off defense and is winning on the count of just out shooting everyone. I think thats how they won that 1st game, i did not see the end of it. Dont like the spot of this being KGs 1st game back but hard to bet against Celts in a big home game.

**spargament** · 01-17-11, 12:01 AM

yeah i think this game sees a lot of action on both sides, so linewatchers will be happy if they see a half point change...The same people convinced orlando is amazing will overrate the positive significance garnett will have..

**robotralph** · 01-17-11, 12:07 AM

Orlando is the pick. They are healthy and completely intact. Don't foget that orlando's big win streak started with Boston (or the spurs). Orlando's agressive offense beats boston's defense.

**Deep_Rest** · 01-17-11, 12:20 AM

KG is a huge part of the team but I think his return might be counterproductive. After seeing Dirk come back and seeing how stiff and non-fluid he was, it makes me wonder if KG will play similarly. ORL was dreadful ATS as an away team FAVORITE, but since The Trade, they have played like a completely new team and have been pretty good as away DOGS. Counting non-playoff games, ORL has won 3 of the last 4. Then again, BOS is good at home. I know we all WANT the Celtics to lose, but it will be a hard fought game. If you bet against the C's you will often end up with an elbow to the junk...like Varejao

**hawley** · 01-17-11, 12:24 AM

interesting matchup

boston completely shat the bed last time they played which is very much unlike them

Hard to back them with KG only just returning, i think Shaq is beat up (as usual) and no J. O'neal leaves them short up front

Rondo didnt play xmas day right? he should dominate the magic guards

**rob_nuts** · 01-17-11, 02:36 AM

Boston !

**breathmints** · 01-17-11, 05:44 AM

heres what it is.. orlando will lose the 1st quarter then will win the game.. orlando is pretty hot right now.. there team is even strong without vince carter..

**demens** · 01-17-11, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by demens

My guess is -2, books love Orlando imo it should be -4. Unfortunately i'm still biased vs the Magix and think they are hype. Which is why i think i'm gonna leave this game alone. I like Boston match-up wise, they got the bigs to disrupt Howard and the overall team defense not to give Orlando open shots. Orlando is still not playing play-off defense and is winning on the count of just out shooting everyone. I think thats how they won that 1st game, i did not see the end of it. Dont like the spot of this being KGs 1st game back but hard to bet against Celts in a big home game.

Hey look at that. Pinny opens at -4, sharpies bring it down to -3 almost immediately. I've said before, you dont even need to cap to predict these lines, most people should be able to guess within a 1 point or 2.

**Snowball** · 01-17-11, 12:57 PM

Green-lighting Kevin Garnett - BostonHerald.com

Doc Rivers: "I would probably put it back to 50-50, because we went up and down a little harder on purpose just to see how his body felt. If he feels good, he’ll play. If he doesn’t — even if it’s a little — he will not play."

Unfortunately it sounds like Shaq got hurt in a freak accident - which is a shame this soon after his turn-back-the-clock game against the Bobcats.
Meanwhile, Shaquille O’Neal sat out practice with a strained right abductor muscle in his right leg, sustained when slipping on ice before practice. He will be a gametime decision.

will watch local pregame and see if BOTH are playing before considering a Celtics bet tonight.

**celtics3388** · 01-17-11, 01:42 PM

leaning a celtics 1st half wager

**JBT** · 01-17-11, 03:21 PM

Gonna be a great game... don't think I'll play it though.

**Crnjak** · 01-17-11, 03:25 PM

for me only play is Boston ML!!

**No coincidences** · 01-17-11, 03:54 PM

Magic, both line and ML.

**No coincidences** · 01-17-11, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by Snowball

Green-lighting Kevin Garnett - BostonHerald.com

Doc Rivers: "I would probably put it back to 50-50, because we went up and down a little harder on purpose just to see how his body felt. If he feels good, he’ll play. If he doesn’t — even if it’s a little — he will not play."

Unfortunately it sounds like Shaq got hurt in a freak accident - which is a shame this soon after his turn-back-the-clock game against the Bobcats.
Meanwhile, Shaquille O’Neal sat out practice with a strained right abductor muscle in his right leg, sustained when slipping on ice before practice. He will be a gametime decision.

will watch local pregame and see if BOTH are playing before considering a Celtics bet tonight.

I will only bet Boston if KG doesn't play.

**jmilacek** · 01-17-11, 03:57 PM

Bostonnnnnnnn

**Snowball** · 01-17-11, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

I will only bet Boston if KG doesn't play.

why ? you think KG sucks ?

**gofer5** · 01-17-11, 04:07 PM

Boston ML for me.

**politicin** · 01-17-11, 04:33 PM

Boston to cover the spread for sure. (-3) 2 Unit play (200 dollars)

**S.K.M.** · 01-17-11, 07:57 PM

Gotta go with Boston at home after losing to them on xmas.......

**donutsinthesky** · 01-17-11, 07:59 PM

play here is orlando ML

**chino_09** · 01-17-11, 08:05 PM

1-unit play on Boston (-3) for me......

KG is back, revenge-spot after the Celtics lost on Christmas day in Orlando, Rondo is back (he didn't play the last game [ankle]; Nate went 2/15 from the field and plain sucked), Orlando is getting owned on the boards lately, and not to mention that this game is the last game of a 5-game road trip for Orlando.

**ManBearPig** · 01-17-11, 08:13 PM

Greek has had this at +3.5 -115 all day. Pinnacle has been playing they're usual scalping games trying to dictate the movement. Their lines seem to be favoring Boston while the greek's Orlando. I like Orlando here but won't be playing the side.

**demens** · 01-17-11, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by ManBearPig

Greek has had this at +3.5 -115 all day. Pinnacle has been playing they're usual scalping games trying to dictate the movement. Their lines seem to be favoring Boston while the greek's Orlando. I like Orlando here but won't be playing the side.

How is Greek favoring Orlando?

**IllicitX** · 01-17-11, 08:17 PM

Orlando Magic +3.5 !!!!!!!!!!