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by kar261 » Thu May 20, 2010 11:08 pm

Steven Budin-CEO
SATURDAY'S PICK
The New York Crew has a 50 Dime Release on Boston as the home favorite Saturday night againet Orlando in Game 3. As I release this play on Thursday at 5:45 PM Eastern, the Celtics are betwheen -3 and -3 1/2 in Las Vegas and offshore. In either case, I would purchase the insuralce and buy down the 1/2 point on Boston, reducing the price to -2 1/2 or -3 depending on your beginning number.

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NBA NEWS AND NOTES
GAME OF THE DAY
Magic at Celtics
By Sean Murphy

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (-3.5, 190)

Series story

The Celtics continue to surprise, opening this series with back-to-back wins in Orlando, putting an end to the Magic’s perfect playoff run.

Winning a pair of games in Orlando was no small feat. The Magic were 38-7 SU at home entering this series. Boston can now take credit for three of Orlando’s nine home losses in 2009-10.

Oddly enough, the Celtics have actually been better on the road than at home this season. The Magic should be able to draw confidence from their perfect 2-0 record in Boston during the regular season.

While Orlando is 26-18-1 ATS on the road, Boston is just 17-29-1 ATS at TD Garden.

Do you believe in Magic?

Has Orlando’s slow start in this series been a product of its relatively easy first and second round matchups?

The Bobcats and Hawks offered little resistance, as the Magic cruised to back-to-back series sweeps. It’s apparently made stepping up in class all the more difficult here in the Eastern finals.

The Magic are certainly saying all of the right things entering Saturday’s Game 3.

Philadelphia native Jameer Nelson is drawing parallels to the Flyers unbelievable comeback against the Bruins.

"Those guys on the Flyers were counted out and look what they did. The Flyers believed in themselves and we believe, too.”

The only problem with that logic is the Bruins were a team that barely snuck into the playoffs. The Celtics are just two years removed from an NBA championship and playing their best basketball of the season.

Dwight Howard came close to giving the Celtics bulletin board material.

"If they want to continue to talk, that's fine. There's no need to say we're going down fighting because we're not going down."

Care to offer a guarantee?

Time to relax?

“Our fans aren’t going to let us relax,’’ Paul Pierce said in an ESPN interview immediately following the Celtics Game 2 victory.

Pierce added, “Y’all not going to let us relax. We’re going to try to close this out in two games, you hear me? We’re coming home to close it out.”

Strong words.

Remember, this is a team that returned home only to be trounced by 29 points in Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers last round.

Head coach Doc Rivers says his team and namely Pierce, could use a dose of humility if they’re serious about finishing this series off at home.

“I don’t mind the confidence part. That’s good. You have to have confidence, but we want to be humble, and we haven’t achieved anything. I think that’s what he was trying to say.”

Under the radar

Defense has ruled in this series, but it’s a trend that goes much deeper than that.

The under is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings between these two teams, including 9-1 in the last 10 dating back to Game 4 of last year’s playoff series.

Under backers were certainly fortunate to cash their ticket in Game 3, as that game sat just nine points shy of the posted total with a little over three and a half minutes left to play. Two missed free throws by Vince Carter proved to be the difference in that over/under result.

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that the under has been money in this series, as we’re talking about two of the league’s elite defensive teams.

Since allowing 124 points in Game 3 against the Cavs, the Celtics have really stepped up the intensity, allowing just 88 points per game on 40.2 percent shooting over their last five contests.

Even though the Magic are in an 0-2 hole, they’re still playing efficient defense, holding the Celtics to 92 and 95 points on 60-of-148 (40.5 percent) shooting in the first two games of this series.

Line moves

The Celtics opened as 3-point favorites at most offshore books, but have since been bet up a half-point to -3.5.

That’s in keeping with current consensus reports, which have bettors backing the Celtics at a 60/40 split.

Despite the first two games of this series playing under, the oddsmakers opened the Game 3 total one point higher than the closing number of 188.5 we saw in Game 2. Keep in mind, the Game 2 total opened at 186.5.

Consensus reports indicate a slight bias to the under, yet we’ve seen the total rise by a full point, and as high as 191 at some books.

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PICK 'N' ROLL

Saturday's Best NBA Bet

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (-3.5, 190)

Before everyone writes off the Magic, there are a few things we should all remember about Stan Van Gundy’s club, like how Orlando was the hottest team in the league before the long layoff and how only the Celtics, Cavs and Mavs had a better road record than the Magic.

Covers Expert Ted Sevransky tells anyone who listens that home court means less as the postseason continues for a reason. Good teams aren’t bothered by hostile environments; some even play better away from home.

And please don’t tell us how Orlando was a better team last season. We’re not huge Vince Carter fans, but did anyone see Hedo Turkuglu play for the Raptors? Enough said.

The Magic are too good to get swept out of the postseason, especially but an overconfident Boston team. Not that the Magic needed any extra motivation, but Paul Pierce’s promise to finish off the Magic in Boston on national TV following the Game 2 win will be in the minds of all Orlando players.

Expect Orlando to steal Game 3 thanks to some improved shooting from downtown.

Pick: Orlando Magic

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MLB NEWS AND NOTES
Saturday’s Fox Tips
By Kevin Rogers

The Saturday FOX slate in baseball takes place under the lights with four games getting regional coverage. Two of the East Coast tilts take place inside NL East ballparks, while the other two contests involve a pair of American League clubs playing extremely well. The Subway Series will bat lead-off in tonight's preview with a fantastic pitching matchup between two solid right-handed pitchers.

Yankees at Mets - 7:10 PM EST

These two rivals sent out hurlers from the back-end of their rotation on Friday, but will see instant improvement on Saturday when Phil Hughes and Mike Pelfrey take the mound. Both these pitchers have won five games each, as each righty is finally come into their own.

Hughes (5-0, 2.25 ERA) has been nearly automatic when he takes the mound, but is coming off his worst start of the season. The Red Sox tagged Hughes for five earned runs in five innings, but the Yankees rallied for an 11-9 victory as the righty picked up a no-decision. Three of Hughes' four road starts have been quality ones, including wins at Detroit and Boston. The run support is outstanding for Hughes, as the Yankees have scored at least eight runs in each of his last four outings.

Pelfrey (5-1, 3.02 ERA) began the season on fire by allowing just two earned runs in his first four starts (Mets 4-0). The tables have turned recently as the Mets' righty gave up 15 earned runs in his last four outings, while the New York is 2-2 in that span. Pelfrey's numbers at home are strong, owning a 2.61 ERA in five starts, with the Mets winning four times. This will be the third start against the Yankees for Pelfrey, coming off a 9-1 home loss last June, as the righty lasted just five innings.

The Yankees grabbed five of six meetings last season, including all three at Citi Field. The road team is 9-3 the previous 12 matchups, as the Mets are 1-5 the last six home games against the Bombers.

Red Sox at Phillies - 7:10 PM EST

Philadelphia owned the worst interleague record among NL teams last season, but the Phillies try to turn their luck around against Daisuke Matzusaka and the Red Sox. After Cole Hamels took the mound in the series opener, the Phillies send out Kyle Kendrick tonight.

Matzusaka (2-1, 7.89 ERA) was knocked around in his last outing against the Yankees, allowing five runs in the first inning of an 11-9 loss. Luckily, the Sox came back to take a late lead to get Dice-K off the hook, but Boston ultimately lost on a Marcus Thames walk-off homer. Matzusaka has not pitched well on the road in two away starts, giving up 13 earned runs in 9.1 innings of defeats to the Yankees and Orioles. Dice-K lasted four innings against the Phillies, pitching through an hour and a half rain delay, as the Sox picked up an 11-6 victory.

Kendrick (2-1, 5.24 ERA) struggled to start the season, but the Phillies have won each of his last three outings. The righty pitched well against the Pirates and Cardinals at home, allowing two earned runs in 15 innings. Kendrick lost his only career start versus the Red Sox back in 2008, yielding six hits and six earned runs in three innings of a 7-4 home setback.

Boston finished last season at 6-3 on the road in interleague play, including a pair of victories at Citizens Bank Park. On the flip side, the Phillies are 1-8 the previous nine games against the American League, including getting swept by the Orioles and Blue Jays.

Tigers at Dodgers - 7:10 PM EST

One of the better matchups this weekend takes place at Chavez Ravine, as the Tigers and Dodgers continue their series. Los Angeles has been on fire by winning ten of 11, while going 'under' the total in eight of the last 12. Detroit has not been able to put up a substantial winning streak, as the Tigers have not won more than two straight games over the last three weeks.

The Tigers send out Armando Galarraga (1-0, 1.59 ERA), as the righty is trying to reclaim the magic of the 2008 season in which he finished 13-7. Galarraga won his season debut over the Red Sox, limiting Boston to three hits and one earned run in 5.2 innings of a 5-1 victory. Detroit went 4-8 in Galarraga's 12 starts on the highway last season, while going 1-5 when he is listed as a road underdog.

John Ely (2-1, 3.51 ERA) has become a nice addition to the back end of the Dodgers' rotation, turning in three straight quality starts. Los Angeles has won each of his previous three outings, while all four of his starts have finished 'over' the total. Ely forces batters to earn their way on base by going three consecutive starts without walking a batter.

Following a nice run in interleague play on the road, the Tigers won just three of nine games on the highway last season against NL opponents. The Dodgers weren't much better with a 4-5 home mark in interleague, including dropping a series to the Mariners.

Cubs at Rangers - 7:10 PM EST

Texas looks to keep swinging hot bats, as the Rangers host the Cubs in Arlington. Ron Washington's club captured all four games against the Angels and Orioles, while winning three of those games by one run. The Cubs are playing better after a bit of a funk by grabbing victories in four of their last five.

Randy Wells (3-2, 4.12 ERA) has bounced back from two bad starts by putting together quality outings in each of his last two trips to the mound. The Cubs' righty did not figure in the decision of a 4-2 extra-innings victory over the Rockies last Tuesday, but Wells did turn in 6.2 innings of seven-hit baseball. Wells compiled three quality starts on the road to start the season, but was rocked in his last outing on the highway, allowing seven runs in just two innings of an 11-1 thumping at Pittsburgh.

The Rangers counter with lefty Derek Holland (2-0, 2.38 ERA), who has turned in two home victories in his first two starts since returning from a stint in the minors. Holland had his moments last season, but needed to sure some things up at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The southpaw responded with a 4-1 mark and ERA of 0.93 at the Triple-A level, then was promoted after Matt Harrison hit the DL with biceps tendinitis. Holland was dominant over Oakland in his season debut by hurling six scoreless innings, followed by a win over the Angels.

The Cubs are 1-11 the last 12 interleague road games, while the Rangers finished 3-6 against NL opponents at home in 2009.

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HOT LINES

Saturday's Best MLB Bets

Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros (+135, 8)

Things began to look a little brighter for the Astros after sweeping the Cardinals on the road last weekend.

Since then, Houston has gone 1-6 and ace pitcher Roy Oswalt has asked to be traded. The offensive struggles also continue for the ‘Stros, averaging 2.6 runs per game over their last seven.

"It seems like we can't find the rhythm," Carlos Lee told the Astros' official website. "We will do good and score some runs and hit with people on base and all of a sudden stop doing that. It seems like we find a way to lose by one run."

Houston has lost six one-run ballgames this season and Lee added that losing in that scenario is “frustrating.”

And of course the worst team in baseball would draw the best team in baseball in the first interleague series of the season. The Rays have won seven of their last eight, against quality teams like the Yankees and Angels, so Tampa shouldn’t have any problem dealing with the pathetic Astros.

Pick: Tampa Bay Rays


New York Yankees at New York Mets (+140, 8)

Jose Reyes said he felt like he was “going home” after Jerry Manuel placed him back at the top of the Mets order last Saturday. It’s a small sampling, but Reyes hasn’t hit like he is in the comfort of his home the last six games.

New York’s shortstop is 6-for-27 with a pair of RBI, one walk and one stolen base since returning to the No. 1 spot in the lineup. Not surprisingly, the Mets have gone 2-4 in those games.

“It’s going to be tough for us to put together any kind of offense,” Manuel said this week. “We are really, really struggling right now in that area.”
The Mets have played to the under in four of their last five games, including getting shutout Friday night in the Subway Series opener.

Taking the under in game that involves the Yankees is always a scary bet but with two quality starters on the hill in this matchup and without a designated hitter, look for another low-scoring game in the Big Apple.

Pick: Under

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HAMMERtheBOOK
3 UNIT* NBA* Boston Celtics, -3
4 UNIT* NBA* Boston Celtics, Under 190.5

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SEAN MICHAELS
Saturday's Play

100 DIME Boston Celtics minus the points at home against Orlando. Here in Vegas as I realize this play on Friday night, the Celtics are a solid -3 1/2.

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papayagang pick of the day 5-22

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minnesota ML
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Tampa Bay ML

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Chris jordan ...... 400 units on the Braves + 100 units on the Magic...... didnt put that u list both pitchers, so guys, list both pitchers.

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the Sharks last night.

Today it's the Flyers and Magic (86% System). The deficit is 1010 sirignanos

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Hondo

The Reds made partial amends for Thursday's hor rific loss, holding off the Tribe to slash Hondo's defi cit to 455 concepcions.

Today, he'll get off Cincy and pledge temporary allegiance to the Brewers and Phillies. Ten units apiece.

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Arthur Ralph Sports
450 - 326 run 58 %

Free play Sat over the total 190 Orl Magic NBA

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SPORTS ADVISORS

SATURDAY, MAY 22

NBA PLAYOFFS

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Orlando (8-2 SU, 7-3 ATS) at Boston (10-3 SU and ATS)

The streaking Celtics look to get a stranglehold on the Eastern Conference finals against the suddenly sinking Magic as this best-of-7 series shifts to TD Garden for Game 3. Boston went on the road and upended Orlando in Games 1 and 2, opening the series with a 92-88 win as a 6½-point underdog Sunday, then pulling off a 95-92 upset as a seven-point pup Tuesday night. In the latter contest, Paul Pierce had 28 points, and Rajon Rondo had 25 points and eight assists for the Celts, who shot 45.9 percent from the floor (34 of 74), despite a 5-for-15 effort from 3-point range. Boston has now won five in a row SU and ATS, going against the teams with the top two regular-season records in the NBA, taking three in a row from top overall seed Cleveland prior to the two wins at Orlando. Orlando’s Dwight Howard, who had just 13 points in Game 1, poured in 30 in Game 2 and had eight rebounds, but only two of his teammates reached double figures, with Vince Carter and J.J. Redick adding 16 apiece. The Magic shot just 39.4 percent (28 of 71) and lost despite a sizable edge at the free-throw line, hitting 29 of 38 (76.3 percent) to Boston’s 22 of 28 (78.6 percent). These rivals have split their last eight meetings at the betting window, with Orlando going 5-3 SU in that stretch, but Boston is 4-2 ATS (3-3 SU) in six meetings this season with the Magic. Going back to Game 7 of last year’s second-round playoff series – won by Orlando – the visitor and the underdog have covered in seven straight in this rivalry, and the Magic are 5-2 ATS on their last seven trips to Beantown. The SU winner has cashed in all 13 of the Celts’ playoff contests and in 23 straight games overall for Doc Rivers’ team, and the SU winner is 17-1 ATS in the Magic’s last 18 contests. Boston is 29-18 SU but just 17-29-1 ATS this season at the Garden, where it averages 99.7 ppg (48.5 percent shooting) and gives up 95.9 (45.6 percent). However, in the playoffs, the Celtics are 5-1 SU and ATS at home. Orlando is 29-16 (26-18-1 ATS) on the highway this season and has won 12 of its last 14 away from home (10-3-1 ATS), going 4-0 SU and ATS in the playoffs during sweeps of Charlotte and Atlanta, respectively. Along with their 10-3 ATS mark in the postseason, the Celtics are on pointspread upswings of 5-0 overall, 6-1 against the Southeast Division, 5-1 at the Garden and 4-1 laying points, though they have failed to cash in four straight games following three or more days off. Despite the two setbacks at home, the Magic remain on a slew of positive pointspread sprees, including 20-7-1 overall, 6-0 on the highway, 10-3-1 after a non-cover, 6-2 after a SU loss, 6-2 after three or more days off and 16-6 against the Atlantic Division. The lone negative: a 1-5-1 ATS mark in Orlando’s last seven starts as a ‘dog, all on the road.
Boston is on “under” rolls of 4-1 overall, 9-2 in conference finals contests (5-1 last six) and 5-2 as a playoff chalk. Likewise, Orlando sports a bundle of “under” streaks, including 7-2-1 overall (5-1 last six), 39-12-1 after a non-cover, 27-9 after a SU loss and 8-3 as a pup (all on the road). Finally, in this rivalry, the total has stayed low in nine of the last 10 clashes overall, including five of six this season. Also, the under is on a 4-0 streak between these two in Boston.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER


INTERLEAGUE

Boston (22-21) at Philadelphia (26-15)

Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-1, 7.89 ERA) looks to rebound from a horrendous start at Yankee Stadium when he matches up against Kyle Kendrick (2-1, 5.24) and the Phillies as this three-game interleague series continues at Citizens Bank Park.
Boston scored a run in the top of the first inning on Friday, but was shutout thereafter and fell 5-1 to end a modest three-game winning streak. The Red Sox are just 4-5 in their last nine games, and they’ve lost seven of nine on the highway 20 of 29 against opponents with a winning record and four of five on Saturday. On the bright side, Boston is still on interleague runs of 63-24 overall, 30-13 in N.L. ballparks and 38-14 against the N.L. East. The Phillies are on a 14-5 roll, having won nine of 13 at home during this stretch. They’re also on positive runs of 6-1 against winning teams and 41-16 when facing right-handed starters at home, but they’ve still lost four of six in interleague play (all against the A.L. East), eight of 10 interleague home games, 37 of 54 interleague games against right-handed starters and 12 of 17 on Saturday. Despite Friday’s result, Boston has owned this rivalry, winning 13 of the last 17 meetings, going 4-2 in the last six battles in Philadelphia.
Matsuzaka got crushed by the Yankees on Monday, giving up seven runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings, and although he didn’t factor in the decision, Boston lost 11-9 by allowing four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Take away one strong outing against Toronto (one run allowed in seven innings of a 6-1 home win), and Matsuzaka has surrendered 18 runs in his three other starts over 14 2/3 innings (11.05 ERA) since coming off the disabled list at the beginning of this month. The Red Sox are still 38-16 in Matsuzaka’s last 54 starts overall, 17-7 in his last 24 on the road and 10-4 in his last 14 Saturday efforts. He’s also 0-1 with a 12.54 ERA in two road games this year, and in his lone career start against the Phillies last June, he gave up four runs on seven hits in four innings, but Boston prevailed 11-6. Kendrick has turned things around lately, going 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in his last three starts (all Phillies wins). On Monday, he limited the Pirates to two runs in eight innings, rolling to a 12-2 victory. He’s still just 2-1 with a 4.98 ERA in four home games this season, but in his last two he allowed just two runs in 15 innings in wins over Pittsburgh and St. Louis (4-0). Going back to last year, Philadelphia has won five of Kendrick’s last six home outings. Kendrick lasted just three innings in his only career start against Boston back in 2008, getting rocked for six runs on six hits and two walks in a 7-4 home loss. Throw in a poor relief outing last year – he gave up three runs in two innings of a 5-2, 12-inning defeat – and the right-hander is 0-2 with a 16.20 ERA versus the Red Sox. The Sox are riding “over” streaks of 9-3-2 in the second game of a series, 7-0 on Saturday and 4-1 when Dice-K pitches away from Fenway. Also, the Phillies are on “over” runs of 4-1 in interleague play (all vs. the A.L. East), 4-2 when hosting A.L. teams, 9-4 on Saturday, 16-6 behind Kendrick overall, 4-1 when Kendrick starts on Saturday and 4-1 when he pitches against the A.L.
Finally, the over has cashed in eight of the last 12 Phillies-Red Sox battles overall and six of the last nine meetings at Citizens Bank. However, Friday’s series opener stayed under the total.

ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON and OVER


Detroit (24-18) at L.A. Dodgers (24-18)

The surging Dodgers send rookie John Ely (2-1, 3.51 ERA) to the mound for his fourth big-league start, while the Tigers counter with Armando Galarraga (1-0, 1.59) as these teams continue their three-game interleague series at Dodger Stadium.
Behind an outstanding effort from Chad Billingsley and two relievers, Los Angeles held the Tigers to just a run and four hits in Friday’s series opener and prevailed 4-1. The Dodgers are have won 10 of their last 11 and 11 of their last 13, going 7-2 at home during this span, stretching their record to 14-7 at Dodger Stadium. On top of that, L.A. is on upticks of 13-3 against right-handed starters, 20-6 versus righties at home, 28-11 on Saturday and 4-0 in the second game of a series.
That said, Joe Torre’s squad has been a disaster in interleague play the last few years, going 30-52 in the last 82 overall and 6-21 in the last 26 against the A.L. Central. The Tigers are still 7-4 in their last 11 games, but they’ve now lost five of six on the road and seven of nine in National League ballparks. On the positive end Jim Leyland’s club is on impressive runs of 4-0 on Saturday, 53-24 in interleague action, 6-3 versus the N.L. West and 42-20 when facing right-handed starters in interleague play.
These teams met two years ago in Motown, and Detroit swept a three-game series, outscoring Los Angeles 22-11. Prior to that, the Dodgers had won five of six from the Tigers in two series in 2003 (road) and 2005 (home). Galarraga lost a competition for the Tigers’ No. 5 spot in the rotation in spring training, but he returned from Triple-A on Sunday and rolled to a 5-1 home win over the Red Sox, giving up just one run on three hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. It was the right-hander’s first big-league start since Sept. 5 of last year. Going back to last season, the Tigers are 3-7 in Galarraga’s last 10 starts overall, 4-10 in his last 14 road contests and 1-4 in his last five on Saturday. However, they’re 6-2 behind Galarraga when he pitches against the National League. That includes a 5-0 win over the Dodgers in 2008, with Galarraga scattering three hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings. Ely went a career-high seven innings against Houston on Monday, allowing just two hits and five walks in cruising to a 6-2 victory. Since a disappointing big-league debut at the Mets on April 28 (five runs, six hits, three walks in six innings of a 7-3 loss), Ely has gone 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA in three starts, yielding just five runs in 19 2/3 innings. The Dodgers won all three games, with the 24-year-old right-hander posting a 21-0 strikeout-to-walk ratio. In two home starts, Ely is 1-0 with a 1.98 ERA. Detroit carries a slew of “under” trends, including 8-2-1 overall, 15-6-1 in N.L. parks and 16-5-1 against the N.L. West, and with Galarraga starting, the “under” is on runs of 8-3 overall, 9-3 on the road and 4-0 against the N.L. West. For Los Angeles, the under has hit in four straight Saturday contests, 12 of 17 interleague home games, six straight against the A.L. Central and seven of 10 against right-handed starters. However, the over is 8-4 in its last 12 at Dodger Stadium, and all four of Ely’s big-league starts have climbed over the total. Lastly, these teams have stayed under the total in seven of 10 meetings since 2003, including four of the last five.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

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Orlando at Boston

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

* The Boston Celtics are ranked 19 on offense, averaging 99.0 points per game. The Celtics shooting percentages include 48.1 FG%, 74.6 FT%, and 35.1 three point % so far this season.
* The Orlando Magic are ranked 8 on offense, averaging 102.3 points per game. The Magic shooting percentages include 47.0 FG%, 72.1 FT%, and 37.5 three point % so far this season.

Home and Away

* The Boston Celtics are 29-18 at home this season, and 43-22 against Eastern opponents.
* At home the Celtics are averaging 99.7 scoring, and holding teams to 95.9 points scored on defense.
* The Orlando Magic are 29-16 while on the road this season, and 47-15 against Eastern opponents.
* On the road, the Magic are averaging 99.9 scoring, and holding teams to 95.6 points scored on defense.