Free NBA Betting Pick: Toronto Raptors @ Orlando Magic u197.0 (-110)
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Now, the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors both averaged over 100 points per game this season, so the knee-jerk reaction would be to look for the Over here. However, the more recent play of both teams suggests otherwise.The Magic closed the year by going Under in eight of their last nine games. The offense still performed at a high level during this streak averaging 103.9 points, but Orlando clamped down defensively, allowing just 91.9 points per game. Moreover, they held five of those nine opponents under 90 points! As if that is not enough, the Magic also held these Raptors to 87 points when these teams last met last month.

As for Toronto, the Under is 6-2 in their last eight road games, with their offense putting up just an average of 94.6 points in those games. In fact, the Raptors scoring average dipped below 100 on the road for the whole season, as they averaged 98.2 points on the NBA highways as opposed to 102.1 points back in Canada.

Finally, do not forget that these are two young teams with little playoff experience, so some first game jitters are to be expected.

NBA Free Pick: Raptors, Magic Under 197

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