Orlando (1-0) at Toronto (0-1)
When: Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
Where: Scotiabank Arena,
Toronto, Ontario
Time: 8:00 ET | TV: TNT
Opening Odds: Toronto -9.5/210.5
The seventh-seeded Orlando Magic pulled off the biggest upset thus far in the NBA Playoffs by taking down No. 2 seed the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series Saturday with Game 2 set for Tuesday night. Part of the Raptors’ lack of success in their postseason history is the inability to seize control of a series early, as they dropped to 2-14 all-time in Game 1’s after Saturday’s 104-101 setback. Orlando’s DJ Augustin drained a tie-breaking three-pointer with 3.4 seconds left, then Toronto’s Kawhi Leonard air-balled a long range shot with a half-second to go that would have sent the game to overtime. Game 1 featured two big runs, with the Magic going on a 30-7 run to take a 57-41 lead, but the Raptors came right back with a 22-2 run that spanned the second and third quarters. Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry’s uneven success in his postseason career continued with a dud on Saturday, missing all seven of his shot attempts (0-for-6 from beyond the arc) and both of his free throw attempts to go scoreless. Orlando’s success shouldn’t come as a total shock to people after they posted the third-best record in the NBA after January 31st – 22-9 – trailing only Houston (24-8) and Milwaukee (24-9).
Augustin was clearly the player of the game for Orlando, connecting on 9-of-13 shots – including 4-of-5 from 3-point range – but the Magic did get contributions from several other key members. All five starters plus two bench players scored in double-figures including Evan Fournier, who contributed 16 points, while Aaron Gordon recorded a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds). Jonathan Isaac (11 points), Nikola Vucevic (11 points), Terrence Ross (10 points) and Michael Carter-Williams (10 points) were also key contributors.
Leonard (25 points) and forward Pascal Siakam (24 points and nine rebounds) were the main contributors for a Raptors team that sorely needs Lowry to step up his game offensively. Fred VanVleet scored 14 points off the bench, while starters Marc Gasol and Danny Green each added 13 points, as the Raptors were playing their first postseason game with Leonard. Toronto outshot Orlando 45.5 percent to 40.0 percent, but the difference was the 3-pointer, as the Magic were able to connect on almost 50 percent of their tries (14-of-29).
This Orlando team is no joke as evident of their record over the last two months. Lowry and the Raptors really seem to struggle in postseason play. I do think this series heads back to Orlando tied at one apiece, but the Magic will keep this within single-digits.
Pick: Magic +10
Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Magic are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Magic are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Magic are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Magic are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Tuesday games.
Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Raptors are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Southeast.
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 7-1 in Magic last 8 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Magic last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 6-1 in Magic last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Magic last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Magic last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 15-3 in Magic last 18 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 4-1 in Magic last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Magic last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 18-7-1 in Magic last 26 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Under is 7-0 in Raptors last 7 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Raptors last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Raptors last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Raptors last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Raptors last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Raptors last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Raptors last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in Raptors last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Magic are 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
