The Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic, Monday April 11, as both teams look to build up their play heading into the playoffs. The Magic lead the Sixers 4-1 SU through their last five meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Sixers as -2 point home favourites over the Magic with the over/under set at 191 points. Be sure to check the Magic vs Sixers NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
Orlando (50-30) (22-18 V) has won six of their last ten games, but have won only two of their last five games away from home. The Magic have already locked up the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face Atlanta in the first round. On Sunday, the Magic fell 102-99 to Chicago, after Howard picked up his 18th technical foul Wednesday against Charlotte, resulting in his second one-game suspension of the season. Ryan Anderson filled in nicely for Howard in his first start in 12 games, scoring a career-high 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jason Richardson added 24 points for Orlando, which has locked up the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs. "I think we just know how good a team we are," Anderson said. "I think when we come out and play the entire game like we did tonight, I think we can play against anybody." Howard had 26 points and 20 rebounds against Philadelphia on Dec. 18, though the Magic lost 97-89. Orlando took the next two meetings in very close fashion, with a 99-98 victory Jan. 19 going to overtime. The most recent win was 99-95 on Feb. 9, Orlando's fifth consecutive road victory in the series.Orlando will be without swingman Quentin Richardson, who will complete a two-game suspension for shoving the Bobcats' Gerald Henderson in the face. Reserve J.J. Redick has missed 15 straight games with a lower abdominal strain and his status is uncertain.
Philadelphia (41-39) (26-13 H) has lost five of their last ten games and have won three of their last five at home. The Sixers have secured the seventh seed in the East and with one more victory, Philadelphia will secure its first winning record since going 43-39 in 2004-05. Louis Williams has averaged 22.0 points in this season's three meetings, but the club's top reserve has missed the last three games with a strained right hamstring. Williams, averaging 13.7 points, may not be ready for the start of the playoffs. Elton Brand scored 22 points Friday and Thaddeus Young added 20 for the 76ers, who will face Miami or Boston in the first round. "I'm personally anxious (for the playoffs)," Brand said. "I hope we're not looking ahead. Maybe that has a little bit to do with (the recent struggles)."
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Magic are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Magic are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Favourite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Magic vs 76ers
When: Monday, April 11, 7:00 PM ET
Pick: Magic +2
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The Bottom Line: The Magic will have Howard back and the Sixers will have a tough time. Be sure to check Magic vs 76ers Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
