If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Raptors fresh off a 141 point performance last night in a game that went to OT which saw the starters play 40+ minutes and now play today on the BTB.
Magic fresh off a comeback victory in a game that also went well over the total scoring 127 points with 80 of them coming in the 2H of the game as they caught fire facing a very bad Nuggets defense.
Let us keep this as simple as possible. If you wanted a fast paced game you are looking at the wrong one with the Raptors being one of the slowest paced teams in the league. RJ Barrett is able to take this team up a notch offensively but will still be on a minutes restriction for the time being. Also a decent chance they could sit him on the BTN with him still being questionable, like this regardless.
Both of these teams in December rank 26th and 27th respectively in ORTG and both are top 15 in
DRTG with both teams not playing fast. Magic are healthier at key defensive positions and l expect a defensive battle. Raptors thrive on second chance points being 10th in the league in OREB% while the Magic rank 7th in DREB%.
This is absolutely getting hammered by sharps due to the Raptors being fresh off a 170 point OT game where starters will be tired, and Magic traveling up to Canada after a huge offensive performance against a weak defense.
The Pick: My 60 Dime winner is the Atlanta Falcons.
The Line: The current line is +7 1/2 at the majority of books in Vegas and offshore as of 8:10 am EST. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.
Comment