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ORLANDO MAGIC @ PHOENIX SUNS
Odds: ORL $1.95 / PHX $1.89
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| ORL | 2 | 5 | 0-4 | 2-1 |
| PHX | 1 | 5 | 1-2 | 0-3 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| ORL | 105.7 | 114.7 | -9.0 | 220.4 |
| PHX | 113.3 | 124.3 | -11.0 | 237.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| ORL | UNDER | |
| +1.5 | 223.5 |
Phoenix will be desperate to turn their miserable form around when they host Orlando at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night. The Suns are playing the second leg of a back-to-back, while last season’s two meetings were split, with both teams winning on their home court. Desmond Bane averaged an impressive 27.5 points across the series.
The Suns are coming off another disappointing defeat, going down 132-119 to Portland despite Devin Booker putting up 33 points. Phoenix have now lost nine of their last 10 games, which is pretty ugly form heading into this matchup.
Orlando had a frustrating 103-94 loss to Washington, with Tristan Da Silva struggling badly on 4-of-14 shooting. However, the Magic have won five straight road games against Western opponents, giving them plenty of confidence. Anthony Black is also available to return for Orlando, while Phoenix will be hoping their home-court advantage can finally help stop the slide.
PICK – Orlando Magic +1.5
MIAMI HEAT @ GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Odds: MIA $3.37 / GSW $1.34
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIA | 3 | 5 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| GSW | 5 | 3 | 3-1 | 2-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| MIA | 118.0 | 122.9 | -4.9 | 240.9 |
| GSW | 117.5 | 114.6 | +2.9 | 232.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GSW | OVER | |
| -7.5 | 235.5 |
Golden State will be looking to extend their winning streak when they host Miami at Chase Center on Thursday night. The Heat are playing the second leg of a back-to-back, while last season’s two meetings were split, with both teams getting the job done on their home court.
The Warriors are coming off an impressive 116-113 comeback victory over Phoenix after trailing by 17 points. Stephen Curry was outstanding once again, dropping 34 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 threes. Golden State have now won five straight games and are building some serious momentum.
Miami pulled off an incredible comeback of their own, overturning a 20-point deficit to beat the Clippers 117-116 in overtime. Bam Adebayo dominated with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Klay Thompson also chipped in with 30 points as Miami snapped a six-game losing streak against Western Conference opponents. Al Horford is available to return for Golden State.
PICK – Golden State Warriors -7.5 ($1.90)
