Saturday Night NBA

By Divol

Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks



10th January 00:05 GMT

Another maximum bet for me. Lakers game just didn't work and Kobe looks much more hurt suddenly than he was only few days ago, maybe the injury got worse or something.

Anyway, on to tonight's game. Here everything looks just great for the home team bet. Magic are coming to this game off three losses in a row, after a home loss as well, but all were tight (within the single digits). This is their last home game before heading to the West for a 4 game road trip, playing Denver, Portland (that should get a few players back by than) and Lakers (that should have Gasol back by than as well). They need this game not to go on the road with a 5 game losing streak on their back.

Hawks on the other hand, rebounded a bit from their four game losing streak, winning the last two games, including the tough win over Boston. Hawks will be seeking revenge after the 93 - 76 home loss to the Magic earlier this season, but still, for me it's hard to imagine that the motivation will be bigger on the Hawks side than on the Magic side.

Carter maybe out for this one, but still, it's hard not to take a better team, at home, in a situation that is almost a must win for them, with only one possession line.



Pick: Magic -3. 1.90 - 5 units play - Sports Alive