NBA Betting Free Picks: Boston @ Orlando
Added on May 26, 2010 by Jack Thurman in
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NBA betting action returns to your local sportsbook on Wednesday as the Boston Celtics head to Orlando to try and close out their series against the Magic. Orlando finally showed some signs of life in Game 4 as they staved off elimination by beating the Celtics in overtime.
Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
May 26, 5:30 PM Pacific
We think that the Celtics will finally take care of business here, and they’ve got history on their side. There have been 93 teams in NBA history to fall behind 0-3 in a 7 game series, and only 9 of those teams have ever made it to Game 6. While there’s some interest in taking the Celtics here, we’re of the opinion that an even stronger position is on the game to go Under the total. This handicap isn’t exactly rocket science–the first three games went Under the total and even with an overtime period Game 4 only managed to push against the O/U number.
Both of these teams win with defense. If Orlando is going to get back in the series, they’ve got to keep the Celtics from getting easy points in the paint. If Boston is going to finish off Orlando, they’ve got to put the screws to them defensively. The Magic have gone Over just twice in their previous 11 games, while Boston has exceeded the total in just 3 of their last 11 games. Head to head, the Magic and Celtics have gone Under in 15 of the last 21 meetings and 8 of the last 11 in Orlando. Look for another half court battle tonight and another low scoring game.
Bet Orlando/Boston Under 186′
