[503-504] 4* Phoenix/Orlando Magic UNDER 218.5 -110 | 7:00p ET
Both teams' playing b2b & 3 games in 4 nights' with travel last night. Hence, both teams' should be both mentally and physically fatigued. Orlando coming off sorry performance vs. Detroit. Phoenix have opened the season with 4 straight wins, including a quality win vs. Miami last night. Magic will be missing some key players. Lewis is suspended, Pietrus is sick and Vince Carter tweaked his ankle again after returning for Detroit game. Carter was unable to finish game, hence, I seriously doubt he plays tonight on b2b, with 4 more games scheduled in the next 7 days.' And if he plays, his production is still a question mark. Phoenix may be missing Barbosa again, if not, his right wrist is not 100% and should effect his offensive play (couldn't use y'day). Suns key offensive contributors, Nash, Hill, Stoudemire & Richardson, all played 35+ minutes last night. Redick playing more than usual because of Orlando injuries, logged 40 minutes last night and he needs his legs to be successful. Nelson played 33+ minutes. Howard, on the other hand, played very little because of foul problems. As a result, and because of matchups, look for Orlando to feed 'Superman' all night long tonight. Which means, Stoudemire and/or Frye will have to take turns guarding Howard, which means potential foul problems, and probable less offense from the pair. And/or Phoenix will have to bring in a non-offensive role player to bang with Howard. Nevertheless, both teams' playing on tired legs and missing key offensive players. Strongly believe Magic will have to slow tempo and rely on more defense tonight to get the victory. If they get the 'W,' in a game I think will be highly competitive. Orlando only 82 points scored last night; Phoenix 104 points on 50.6% shooting vs. Miami. Teams' Under this total in 3 of 4 meetings last season.
Last edited by Hispano; 11-04-09 at 05:24 PM.
Reason: updated
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