The NBA play-in tournament starts on Wednesday with 2 games in each conference. In the East, the Magic host the Hawks for a shot at the #7 seed. Meanwhile, the Warriors renew their rivalry with the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n
The Hawks are heading into a huge Play-In clash against the Magic, and momentum\u2019s on their side after winning three straight. They\u2019ve split their last 10 games at 5-5, but their recent form has been solid. In their last outing, they took down Orlando 117-105 at home, with Terance Mann dropping 19 points on 64.3% shooting and Daeqwon Plowden adding 17 points off a hot 58.3% from the field. Sitting 8th in the conference with a 40-42 season record, this game is simple: win and lock in that #7 seed.<\/p>\n
The Magic head into their Play-In showdown with the Hawks looking to bounce back from a tough 117-105 loss in Atlanta. Despite that slip-up, they\u2019ve been in good form lately, going 7-3 over their last 10 games. Anthony Black led the way in the last one with 20 points and 10 boards, while Jett Howard chipped in 16 points on 53.8% shooting. At 41-41 on the season and sitting 7th in the East, the equation\u2019s simple \u2014 win this one and lock in the #7 seed.<\/p>\n
Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Orlando went 22-19 at home this season. Atlanta are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Atlanta are 14-5 in their last 19 games against Orlando.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hawks have been leaking points all season and I don’t think it will change in the playoffs. The Over is now 4-1 in their last 5 games and the Magic are 4-2 against the Over as well.<\/p>\n Over 216.5 pts = $1.87<\/a><\/p>\n Same Game Multi<\/strong><\/p>\n I think the Magic are a better side and should get the job done at home. They’ve covered in 11 of their last 16 games and 4-1 ATS when they face the Hawks at home. Banchero has scored 33 pts in 2 of his last 3 games, one of those was against the Hawks.<\/p>\n Over 216.5 pts \/ Magic -4.5 \/ Paolo Banchero 30+ pts = $5.00<\/a><\/p>\n The Grizzlies are coming off a dominant 132-97 win over the Mavs and will look to carry that momentum into their Play-In battle with the Warriors. They\u2019ve been a bit inconsistent lately, going 4-6 in their last 10, but they got the job done in their most recent outing. Lamar Stevens exploded for 31 points on 56% shooting, while Marvin Bagley III added a double-double with 25 points and 12 boards, hitting over 61% from the field. Sitting 8th in the West with a 48-34 record, it\u2019s all on the line here \u2014 a win secures the #7 seed.<\/p>\n The Warriors head into their Play-In clash with the Grizzlies looking to bounce back after a narrow 124-119 loss to the Clippers. Despite that, they\u2019ve been in solid form lately, winning 7 of their last 10 games. Steph Curry was doing Steph things in the last one, dropping 36 points on 50% shooting, while Jimmy Butler III added 30 points and 9 assists on 60% from the field. Sitting 7th in the West with a 48-34 record, this game\u2019s huge \u2014 a win locks up that all-important #7 seed.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Golden State held a 24-17 home record this year. Memphis are 0-9 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Memphis are 1-5 in their last 6 games against Golden State.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n I think this will be a tough game defensively and I like the Under trend. It’s 4-2 in the Warriors last 6 games and the Grizz have the same record. The Grizzlies don’t have a great record against the Warriors on the road so that should see them find scoring a lot tougher.<\/p>\nMemphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors<\/h3>\n