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2011-12 Orlando Magic Predictions - December 19, 2011

The Orlando Magic have been the center of attention heading into the start of the 2011-12 NBA season, as trade talks surrounding All-Star center Dwight Howard seem to change daily. As of right now, it is believed that Howard is going to at least play out the first half of the season, then likely get traded to either the Nets, Lakers, or Mavericks. That is unless the Magic come out and play like a true contender early on. However, that scenario is hard to imagine after watching Orlando getting upset...

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Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 15, 2011

Think you know who is going to win the NBA Finals this year? Now is the perfect time to get your future bet in. Here is a look at all 16 teams odds to win the NBA Championship this season. Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+275) – Even though the Heat come in with the second best record in the Eastern Conference, the oddsmakers believe they are the team to beat. Miami went 16-3 down the stretch, and it’s hard to ignore the “Big Three” of LeBron James, Dwyane...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions - April 15, 2011

The 2011 NBA Playoffs are set to get underway this weekend. The Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 seed in the East with a 62-20 record, while the San Antonio Spurs finished with the top seed in the Western Conference with a 61-21 record. Here is a look at how we see the entire playoffs playing out this season. Eastern Conference First Round Chicago Bulls (1) vs Indiana Pacers (8)- Chicago went 3-1 against the Pacers in the regular season, and are clearly the dominant team in this one. Indiana is the...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Magic vs Hawks - April 14, 2011

The Orlando Magic are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Orlando holds the No. 4 seed after finishing 52-30, while the Hawks come in as the No. 5 seed with a 44-38 record. The Hawks hope to play better than they did in last year’s playoffs. Orlando won by 25 points a game in a quick sweep of Atlanta. One thing that points to a much better series this time around is the Hawks went 3-1 against the Magic this season. The series will get underway...

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2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2011

The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Will the Lakers complete the 3-peat? Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the...

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Tony K’s NBA Power Rankings - February 15, 2011

WEEK OF: 2/6/11 – 2/12/11 1-San Antonio Spurs (45-9) The Spurs being led by Manu Ginobli’s 18/game, are a new look team. Dealing with their perennial all star starter, Tim Duncan, who, was not voted into the starting lineup for the Western Conference All-Star game, are still the best in the NBA. 2- Boston Celtics (38-14); They are still the best in the East, with their suffocating defense, 91.4/gm and excellent turnover causing. 3- Los Angeles Lakers (38-16); With all the Bynum chatter about...

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NBA Picks: New Orleans Hornets at Orlando Magic - February 11, 2011

The Orlando Magic will look for revenge when they host the New Orleans Hornets Friday night at the Amway Center. The Hornets ended the Magic’s nine game winning streak earlier this season with a 92-89 overtime win in New Orleans. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s games, oddsmakers have the Magic favored by 9-points over the Hornets with the total set at 189.5. The Hornets don’t seem as threatening this time around. New Orleans lost 103-101 in overtime at New Jersey...

NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers - February 9, 2011

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Orlando Magic tonight. It will be the third meeting between the two teams this season. The teams split the first two games in Orlando. Taking a look at the NBA odds for tonight’s games, oddsmakers have the Magic favored by 1.5-points over the 76ers with the total set at 196.5. The Magic were able to come away with a 101-85 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last night, and will try and win two in a row for the first time since taking three straight...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Clippers at Orlando Magic - February 8, 2011

The Orlando Magic get ready to host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Orlando has already beat Los Angeles 94-85 back on Dec. 12, and will try and make it five straight at home over the Clippers. Our NBA spreads have the Magic favored by 9.5-points with the total set at 201.5. The Clippers lost 97-89 at Miami on Sunday, their third straight loss and fifth in their last seven games. Orlando will also look to bounce back from defeat, as they fell 91-80 at Boston. The Magic are just 3-5 in their last...

NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards - February 4, 2011

The Orlando Magic will look to get things turned around when they visit the Washington Wizards Friday night. Orlando has won both meetings against the Wizards this season, and four straight overall. Our NBA spreads have the Magic favored by 5.5-points over the Wizards with the total set at 198. Orlando fell 104-100 at home to the Miami Heat Thursday night, their second straight loss and four in their last six games. Washington also comes in struggling. The Wizards fell 97-89 at New Orleans on Tuesday...

NBA Spreads: Miami Heat at Orlando Magic - February 3, 2011

The Miami Heat are set to visit the Orlando Magic Thursday night. It will be the third meeting between the two Southeast division teams this season. The home team has won both games. Tip-0ff is set for 8:00 ET at the Ameay Center. Miami comes in on a three game winning streak. After holding off the Pistons 88-87 on Friday, the Heat pulled out another close one on Sunday against the Thunder, winning 108-103. Miami’s most recent win came at home against the Cavaliers where they crushed Cleveland...

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NBA Betting: Heat at Magic - February 3, 2011

It’s no surprise that two of the NBA’s most formidable franchises reside in Florida; we knew that heading into the season. What is surprising, however, is how close the two powerhouses are in the standings. Given that the Miami Heat have 2/1 odds of winning the NBA championship, and the Orlando Magic just 10/1, you would assume that there would be more of a gap between them in the fight for the Eastern Conference’s top seed. Though both the Heat and Magic trail the Boston Celtics for...

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NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies - January 31, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies will try and move their record above .500 when they host the Orlando Magic Monday night. The Grizzlies were last above .500 at 2-1 back on Oct. 30. Memphis lost 89-72 at Orlando earlier this season, but have won four of the last five games played at FedExForum. Orlando had no trouble with the Cavaliers on Sunday, beating Cleveland 103-87, but are just 6-5 since winning nine straight. The Grizzlies rallied from 21 down to beat the Pistons 99-94 on Friday, and then followed that...

NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls - January 28, 2011

The Chicago Bulls will look for some revenge against the Orlando Magic when the two teams face off at the United Center tonight. The Magic handed the Bulls their worst loss of the season, with a 107-78 win at Chicago on Dec. 1. The Magic have won three straight over the Bulls and eight of the last 10. Orlando comes into the game off a 111-96 win at Indiana on Wednesday, and have won three of their last four, including two straight on the road. Chicago brings a three-game winning streak to the table,...

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NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers - January 26, 2011

The Indiana Pacers will look to snap a five game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. Orlando leads the season series 1-0 thanks to a 90-86 win at Indiana on Nov. 20. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET at Conseco Fieldhouse. Orlando lost at home against the Detroit Pistons 103-96 on Monday, their first loss at home since Dec. 21 and just their fourth loss all season to a team with a losing record. The Pacers haven’t won a game since beating the Dallas Mavericks at home...

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NBA Spreads: Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic - January 24, 2011

The Orlando Magic will go for their ninth straight win on their home floor when they host the Detroit Pistons Monday night. The Magic have won six straight against the Pistons, including a 90-79 win at Detroit back on Nov. 30. The Pistons come into the game off an impressive 75-74 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Detroit outscored the Suns 28-13 in the final period to erase a 14 point deficit. The Magic won easily at Houston on Saturday 118-104, and have won three straight since losing to the Celtics...

NBA Picks: Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic - January 21, 2011

The Orlando Magic will look to avenge an earlier loss to the Toronto Raptors when they host Toronto Friday night at the Amway Center. Toronto won 110-106 at Orlando back on Nov.12, there second straight win against the Magic on the road. Oddsmakers don’t seem to think that streak will continue. Our NBA spreads have the Magic favored by 12-points over the Raptors with the total set at 205.Check out if any of our experts put any free NBA picks out on this game. Looking for a great place to do...

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NBA Spreads: Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic - January 19, 2011

The Orlando Magic will go for their seventh straight win at home, when they host the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. The 76ers won at Orlando 97-89 back on Dec. 18, but Orlando had just completed a trade for Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Richardson, and Gilbert Arenas, and they had not yet joined the team. The 76ers won 96-92 in overtime against the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday, and will go for their third straight win tonight. Philadelphia’s longest winning streak this season is three games. The...

NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics - January 17, 2011

One of the biggest games in the NBA this Monday is an Eastern Conference showdown between the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics. Tip-off is set for 8: 00 ET and well be televised on TNT. The Magic bounced back from an early deficit to beat the Timberwolves 108-99, and with a win tonight the Magic will finish their road trip up at 3-2. As for the Celtics they won 99-94 against the Bobcats on Friday, their second straight win since dropping two straight to Chicago and Houston. Taking a look a the...

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NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder - January 13, 2011

The Oklahoma City Thunder will go for their fourth straight win when they host the Orlando Magic Thursday night. Both teams were in action Wednesday night. Orlando had their nine game winning streak snapped in a 92-89 overtime loss at New Orleans. The Thunder were able to escape Houston with a 118-112 win. their first win in 12 trips to play the Rockets. This is the first meeting between these two teams this season, but Orlando has won eight of their last nine games against the Thunder. Taking a...

NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at New Orleans Hornets - January 12, 2011

The Orlando Magic will go for their 10th straight win tonight when they take on the New Orleans Hornets on the road. Orlando comes in off a 117-107 win at Dallas, and its hard to remember that Orlando had lost eight of nine before going on this tear. The Hornets come in with some momentum, as they went into Denver and beat the Nuggets 96-87 on Sunday. This is the first meeting between these two teams this season, and our NBA spreads have the Magic favored by 3.5-points over the Hornets with the total...

NBA Spreads: Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic - January 7, 2011

The Orlando Magic will go for their eighth consecutive win tonight when they host the struggling Houston Rockets. The Magic beat the Bucks 97-87 on Wednesday, as they continue to roll over their opponents. All seven wins during the Magic’s current streak have all been by at least eight points. As for the Rockets they have lost three straight since reaching the .500 mark for the first time this season. Wednesday the Rockets had a fourth quarter lead, but were unable to hold on in 103-100 loss...

NBA Spreads: Golden State Warriors at Orlando Magic - January 3, 2011

The Orlando Magic will go for their sixth straight win on Monday when they host the Golden State Warriors. The Magic come into the game off a 112-103 win over the New York Knicks last Thursday, and it really looks like the trades they made to acquire Hedo Turkoglu, Gilbert Arenas, and Jason Richardson are really starting to pay off. The Warriors went to Miami and gave the Heat a run for their money on Saturday, but wound up losing 114-107. This will be the first of two meetings between these teams....

NBA Spreads: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic - December 30, 2010

The Orlando Magic will go for their fifth straight win tonight when they host the New York Knicks in the first of three meetings between these two teams. Orlando and New York were scheduled to play back on Nov.2, but the game was postponed due to debris falling after an overnight cleaning. Orlando swept the season series 3-0 last season, but both teams have a much different look to them in 2010. Looking at our NBA spreads for tonight’s games, oddsmakers have the Magic favored by 7.5-points...

NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers - December 28, 2010

The Orlando Magic will go for their fourth consecutive win tonight when they go on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. It appears as though the recent moves by the Magic are starting to pay off, as they really have looked impressive over their last three games, beating San Antonio, Boston, and most recently New Jersey last night. As for the Cavaliers, they have won just 1 of their last 14 games. Cleveland loss 98-97 against the Timberwolves on Sunday, and have now lost more games (22) than...

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