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Spurs: San Antonio is excited to play Orlando, as they were swept in both meetings last season to them. San Antonio has won 7 of their past 8 games SU, and appear to be in the midst of a 2nd half surge up the playoff standings. San Antonio is 39-25 SU, currently in 7th place in the Western Conference playoff standings. The Spurs are only 2.5 games behind 4th place, so every time they step on the court it's a crucial game. The Spurs are 15-15 SU and 13-17 ATS on the road this season. The Spurs are 5-6 ATS as the listed underdog this season. March has been good to the Spurs ATS as well, going 6-1 ATS thus far. San Antonio has scored more than 100 PTS in 7 of their past 9 games. Defensively, the Spurs have only allowed 1 of their past 7 opponents to score more than 92 PTS against them. 5 different Spurs players average double figures in PTS this season, led by F Tim Duncan. Duncan is averaging team highs of 18.7 PPG and 10.4 RPG this season. Rookie F DeJuan Blair is having an impact for the Spurs off the bench, averaging 7.7 PPG and 6.3 RPG this season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 91

Spurs are 7-0 ATS last 7 games overall.

Under is 6-0 last 6 games as a road underdog.

Magic (-7.5, O/U 194.5): Orlando has won 8 of their past 9 games SU entering tonight. Orlando is cruising along with the 3rd best record in the NBA at 47-21 SU. Orlando had scored at least 109 PTS in 3 consecutive games before scoring 89 PTS in their last game. Those 89 PTS resulted in a SU home loss for the Magic, a rarity this season. The Magic are 27-7 SU and 18-15-1 ATS at home this season. Orlando is 30-28 ATS as the listed favorite this season. Orlando has been very good at responding to SU losses, as they are 9-4 ATS when losing the previous game as the listed favorite. Coach Stan Van Gundy demands excellence from his team, and they respond well to him. C Dwight Howard continues his MVP caliber season, as he averages 18.7 PPG and 13.4 RPG this season. F Rashard Lewis is about the only Magic player that is currently struggling. Lewis averages 14.2 PPG this season, but has been held to 6 PTS or fewer in each of his last 3 games. Orlando can clinch a playoff berth with a SU win today.

PROJECTED SCORE: 95 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

Magic is 5-2 ATS last 7 games as a home favorite.

Under is 15-5-1 last 21 games as a home favorite.

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Red Storm: An NIT berth was welcomed with open arms for St. Johns, as the Red Storm finished the season only 17-15 SU. Without question St. Johns played one of the toughest schedules in the country this year, as the Big East is brutally difficult. St. Johns finished Big East play with a 6-12 SU record. Despite the struggles in conference play, St. Johns is a very tough opponent to match up with. The Red Storm play a physical brand of ball, and have a very deep bench that fights you for 40 minutes. The Red Storm were 9-9 SU and 12-6 ATS away from home this season. The Red Storm were 11-7-1 ATS as the listed underdog this season. St. Johns played very sound defense in the Big East conference tournament, allowing only 54 PPG in their 2 games there. G D.J. Kennedy is the heart and soul of this team, as he led the team in all 3 major offensive categories. Kennedy averaged 15 PPG, 6.1 RPG, and 3.1 APG this season. It appears the only thing that would save Coach Norm Roberts from being fired is an NIT Championship.

G Dwight Hardy (knee) is questionable.

 

 

 

Tigers (-7.5, O/U 134): It's been 5 years since Memphis has played in any postseason tournament other than the NCAA Tournament. Motivation will likely be an issue for Memphis tonight, as they lost SU in the quarterfinals of their conference tournament to lose any chance of making the NCAA Tournament field. Memphis was 23-9 SU this season, and finished 13-4 SU in conference play this season. The Tigers were 16-3 SU and 5-9 ATS this season at home. Memphis was 4-6 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Memphis has lost 4 of their past 5 games ATS at home entering tonight's contest. G Elliot Williams leads 4 different Tigers averaging double figures in PTS this season. Williams averaged 18.3 PPG this season while starting every game this season. Williams struggled against his toughest competition however, shooting less than 30% against his 4 toughest opponents. Memphis is shooting better than 38% from the 3 point line this season. Rebounding continues to be an issue for the Tigers, as they only outrebounded league opponents 3 times out of a possible 16 games this season.  

PROJECTED SCORE: 65

Tigers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Over is 8-1 last 9 games following an ATS loss.