1-27-09

Scott Sprietzer CBB CONF SLAUGHTER (GOM)

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Creighton -17

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Spreitzer 25*- Nuggets

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Tuesday NBA Opinion
ORLANDO (-9) over Indiana
Orlando has been Magic against the point spread in two season under coach Stan Van Gundy, going 83-48-4 ATS in all games, and the Magic are an even better 31-12 ATS after a loss and 9-2 ATS after 2 losses. I expect a good effort from Van Gundy’s team tonight, as they return home from a loss in Miami that was preceded by a home loss to the Celtics. Indiana is an improved team with Mike Dunleavy finally able to play after sitting out the first 34 games and the Pacers are a decent 5-5 straight up and 7-3 ATS in the 10 games since Dunleavy returned to the rotation. My ratings favor Orlando by 9 points using the Pacers’ games with Dunleavy, so I’m not getting the line value to make this a Best Bet. But, I’ll certainly lean with Orlando given their great record after a loss. I’d play Orlando in a 2-Star Best Bet if the line goes down to -8 points or less.