Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic Point Spread and Pick (1/19/11)

[The Mailman]

Point Spread:
Philadelphia 76ers +9.5/Orlando Magic -9.5

Over/Under Total: 200

Moneyline: 76ers +400/Magic -500

Pick: Philly at +9.5

Analysis: Many of the power ratings for this game have the Magic at -11. That doesn't tell the whole story though. There is an old addage that a team is only good as it's last few games. With that being said, the 76ers are 4-2 in their last 6 games and Orlando is 1-3 in their last 4. Sure Philly's competition hasn't been that strong and Orlando has had some pretty good opponents (Bos, Ok. City, N.O. and Dallas) and the Sixers aren't that great on the road, but 9.5 points is an awful lot. It's also encouraging to see that the Sixers CAN win this game straight up if they bring their "A-Game" as they beat Orlando, at Orlando, back on December 18th. Yes, this makes this matchup a revenge game for the Magic, however, we don't feel that they're at the top of their game right now as they've dropped 3 of their last four games straight up.

Orlando probably wins this game, but the 76ers get the cover. Good luck!

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