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Rashard Lewis comes down from Seattle and brings his 22.4 points per game to the Magic this season. Will combining Lewis with young stars Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson be enough to take this team further into the postseason? Find out in our 2007-08 Orlando Magic predictions and season preview for Point-Spreads.com. Online sportsbook SportsBetting.com has the Orlando Magic as 30 to 1 odds to win the 2007-2008 NBA Championship.
The Orlando Magic made the playoffs last season, but they quickly exited as the Detroit Pistons sent them packing in just four games. Orlando was one of three Southeast Division teams to make the playoffs last season, but all three of those teams were swept in the first round. The Magic are hoping to use youth to their advantage to overtake the Heat and size to get past the Wizards this season.
Dwight Howard truly is one of the brightest young stars in the game. The 15 rebounds he averaged in the playoffs were outstanding, but his 15 points per game were lackluster at best. Howard only averaged 17.6 points per game during the regular season. He is going to need to score in the mid to upper 20s every night for the Magic to become an elite team in the East. He is already a valuable defensive presence and can rebound with the best in the league. It’s going to take more points to take his game and the Magic to the next level.
Rashard Lewis could be the missing piece that this team needs. He can fill the shoes of Grant Hill. This guy is long, quick, can score inside and out, and poses matchup problems. His ability should take some heat off of Howard. I think he is a very good pick up for the Magic.
Jameer Nelson is a solid point guard who can score the basketball. He needs to become a better playmaker, though, to move into the same category with the elite guards in the league. His 3.3 assists per game just aren’t good enough.
I feel like this team is still too young to be thinking NBA championship and even too young to capture a Southeast Division title, but the right pieces appear to be in place. Give Lewis a season to mesh with the young talent in Orlando and this team may turn some heads in 2008-09.
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The Orlando Magic made the playoffs last season, but they quickly exited as the Detroit Pistons sent them packing in just four games. Orlando was one of three Southeast Division teams to make the playoffs last season, but all three of those teams were swept in the first round. The Magic are hoping to use youth to their advantage to overtake the Heat and size to get past the Wizards this season.
Dwight Howard truly is one of the brightest young stars in the game. The 15 rebounds he averaged in the playoffs were outstanding, but his 15 points per game were lackluster at best. Howard only averaged 17.6 points per game during the regular season. He is going to need to score in the mid to upper 20s every night for the Magic to become an elite team in the East. He is already a valuable defensive presence and can rebound with the best in the league. It’s going to take more points to take his game and the Magic to the next level.
Rashard Lewis could be the missing piece that this team needs. He can fill the shoes of Grant Hill. This guy is long, quick, can score inside and out, and poses matchup problems. His ability should take some heat off of Howard. I think he is a very good pick up for the Magic.
Jameer Nelson is a solid point guard who can score the basketball. He needs to become a better playmaker, though, to move into the same category with the elite guards in the league. His 3.3 assists per game just aren’t good enough.
I feel like this team is still too young to be thinking NBA championship and even too young to capture a Southeast Division title, but the right pieces appear to be in place. Give Lewis a season to mesh with the young talent in Orlando and this team may turn some heads in 2008-09.
Jeff logs long hours in the research room so that his customers don’t have to. He provides a service that cares about making his clients better educated sports investors and that flat out wants to win them big money. Play Jeff’s NBA picks from beginning to end and you’ll have more success beating the NBA odds than any other season you’ve ever played. Get Expert Handicapper Jeff Alexander's NBA Season Picks Package Today!
SportsBetting.com has posted NBA betting odds to win the 2007-08 NBA Championship:
Atlanta Hawks
100 - 1
Boston Celtics
7 - 1
Charlotte BobCats
100 - 1
Chicago Bulls
13 - 1
Cleveland Cavaliers
13 - 1
Dallas Mavericks
9 - 2
Denver Nuggets
25 - 1
Detroit Pistons
13 - 1
Golden State Warriors
50 - 1
Houston Rockets
7 - 1
Indiana Pacers
100 - 1
Los Angeles Clippers
100 - 1
Los Angeles Lakers
25 - 1
Memphis Grizzlies
100 - 1
Miami Heat
18 - 1
Milwaukee Bucks
100 - 1
Minnesota T-Wolves
100 - 1
New Jersey Nets
40 - 1
New Orleans Hornets
100 - 1
New York Knicks
100 - 1
Orlando Magic
30 - 1
Philadelphia 76ers
100 - 1
Phoenix Suns
9 - 2
Portland Blazers
100 - 1
Sacramento Kings
100 - 1
San Antonio Spurs
7 - 2
Seattle Sonics
100 - 1
Toronto Raptors
50 - 1
Utah Jazz
30 - 1
Washington Wizards
100 - 1
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