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The Atlanta Hawks host the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. The Hawks are looking to extend their season, while the Magic are looking forward to a return trip to the Conference Finals. The Magic are 5.5 favorites, with a total of 193 points expected tonight. TNT will televise the game at 8:00 EDT.
Atlanta is 48 minutes away from vacation time, as they are down 3-0 to the Magic. The Hawks really need to win a few games to avoid the possibility of their team being broken up in the offseason. Coach Woodson and G Joe Johnson potentially will be involved in their final game as Hawks today. Atlanta wants to avoid being swept out of the 2nd Round for the 2nd year in a row. Atlanta only scored 75 PTS in Game 3, ultimately losing by 30 PTS. Johnson only scored 8 PTS in Game 3, as he was completely non-existent on the floor. Atlanta shot worse than 35%, and only had 9 assists as a team in Game 3. The Hawks are 57-35 SU and 52-40 ATS overall this season. Atlanta is 37-9 SU and 28-18 ATS in home games this season. The Hawks are 8-4 ATS after losing a game by double figures this year. Atlanta is also 8-2 ATS after scoring 85 PTS or fewer in their previous game.
The Hawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Under is 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Orlando is easily the most dominant team in the playoffs, as they are beating a good Atlanta team by an average of 29 PTS in this series. Orlando had 5 players score in double figures in Game 3, as they shot an efficient 50% from the field as a team. C Dwight Howard had another great game, as he had 21 PTS and 15 rebounds in Game 3. Orlando has yet to lose in the postseason, and if recent form is any indication they might not lose at all. Orlando has been dominant in nearly every game they've played during the playoffs. The Magic haven't lost in over a month, April 2nd to San Antonio to be exact. The Magic have won all 13 of their games since then, and appear to be on a mission for a return trip to the NBA Finals. Orlando has been so consistent this season, as it's been 4 months since the Magic lost consecutive games. Orlando is 66-23 SU and 52-35-2 ATS overall this season. The Magic are 28-16 SU and 24-17-3 ATS in road contests this season. The Magic are 9-5 ATS as a road favorite between 3.5 and 6 PTS this season.
The Magic are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record. The Under is 9-3 in their last 12 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 106-99 in favor of the Orlando Magic. The Over 193 is the Total of the Day!
Johnny Detroit, Gambling911.com
