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Under 203.0CHA Hornets @ ORL Magic

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night in a matchup that appears ripe for an under play on the total line. The Magic have been one of the stingiest defenses in the NBA this season, allowing just 109.3 points per game which ranks 3rd in the league. They have really clamped down recently, holding opponents to 111 or fewer points in each of their last 5 contests.

On the other side, the undermanned Hornets have struggled to generate consistent offense. Without their lead playmaker LaMelo Ball for most of the year, Charlotte ranks just 20th in pace and 29th in scoring at 106.8 points per game. They have failed to crack 100 points in 5 of their last 7 games.

The teams have met twice already this season with the under cashing both times, including a 101-89 Magic win on March 5th. Orlando dominated that game defensively, forcing 18 Charlotte turnovers while holding the Hornets to just 38% shooting. With the Magic playing lockdown defense and the Hornets lacking firepower, this game lines up perfectly to go under the projected 203 point total. Back the under in this Eastern Conference matchup.

UNDER 203 available at time of publishing. Only play at this number or higher.

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New Orleans Pelicans
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NO Pelicans -7.5NO Pelicans @ BKN Nets

The Pelicans have a great opportunity to win a 3rd game in a row as they take on the slumping Nets, a team they’ve already beaten 112-85 earlier this season. New Orleans has been one of the more pleasant surprises since the all-star break, they’re holding a firm grip over the 5th seed in the West, with a 2 game edge over the Kings. If they can continue winning, combined with the Clippers struggles, even the 4th seed isn’t out of the question. This team has covered in 5 of 7 games, in their last 14 games played in March they’re 11-2-1 ATS. Against Atlantic Division teams they’re 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.

Losing to the San Antonio Spurs was not only a bad look for the Nets, but it also ruined my +1676 odds NBA Mega Parlay as I had Brooklyn to win that game. This team has been a wreck for a while now, in their last 6 games they’re just 1-5 SU/ATS. They’re stuck pretty much in no man’s land with their 26-42 SU record, the 10th seeded Hawks are 4 games ahead of them. Dorian Finney-Smith is questionable to play with an ankle issue, guarding Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and C.J. McCollum is an issue even when you have all your best defenders available. The Nets are only 2-6 SU in their last 8 vs West coast opponents.

I have a lot of faith in the Pelicans here. Herbert Jones is expected back as he recovers from a back issue, with Zion averaging 23 points on almost 60% from the field in his last 10 games, I think he will be a handful to stop for the Nets here. Go with the Pelicans to cover.

Pelicans -7.5 is available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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