Big Eastern Conference Matchup – Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat

Howard, Streaking Magic, Host D-Wade, Miami Heat

The Orlando Magic (54-18 SU, 45-26-1 ATS, 33-39 O/U) have won five consecutive games in the BetOnline Sportsbook including their 110-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

The Magic covered the spread as 12-point home underdogs while the final score played Over the 198-point O/U total.

The Miami Heat (39-34 SU, 34-37-2 ATS, 39-33 O/U) snapped their two-game losing streak on Saturday, also beating the Milwaukee Bucks their last time out.

Miami covered the spread as 8.5-pooint home favorites, winning 102-85 while the final score played Under the 197.5-point O/U total.

The Heat got a team-high 27 points from MVP candidate Dwyane Wade while forward Udonis Haslem added a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

• Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
• Orlando is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Miami
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando’s last 7 games
• Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
• Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
• Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games
• The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games at home

NBA Odds:

• Orlando Magic -2 -110
• Miami Heat +2 -110
• Over 192½ -110
• Under 192½ -110

Analysis: Despite playing on the road in this contest, I like the superior Orlando Magic to win and cover the spread as they have in two of the last three – and seven of the last ten – meetings overall.

Orlando is gearing up for a serious postseason run this time around and will certainly be up to the challenge of beating MVP candidate Dwyane Wade on his home floor where the Heat have compiled a fairly impressive 26-11 mark this season. For an indepth 1st quarter game analysis click here.

NBA Free Picks: Orlando -2 Points/Over 192½ Total Points