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April 21 - The NBA playoffs start later today with Eastern Conference first round action, and before you place a single bet you need to read our betting preview featuring the latest series odds.
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Orlando Magic (8) +850 vs. Detroit Pistons (1) -1300
The youthful and inexperienced Magic face a monumental challenge against the seasoned Pistons who have seen it all before and know how to win these playoff games. It won't be a sweep because the Magic have a lot of talent, but there are no major upsets here as the Pistons should be through to the second round in five games.
Washington Wizards (7) +1450 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2) -2500
This series is going to end in a sweep because the Wizards are decimated by injuries. They got here thanks to a phenomenal year from Arenas and Butler and both of them are sidelined due to injury. Without their stars the Wizards cannot score and the Cavaliers will rout them. There is betting value taking the Cavaliers to cover ATS at the Wizards as long as you're laying 7 points or less.
New Jersey Nets (6) +140 vs. Toronto Raptors (3) -160
This series is expected to be close but the Raptors are far and away the superior team. The only factor here is their youth and inexperience, but they are healthy and possibly the best team in the entire conference on paper. The Nets are built for the playoffs, however, and Vince Carter should be motivated (for once) to play well. We look for the Raptors to take a hard-fought series in either six or seven games.
Chicago Bulls (5) -145 vs. Miami Heat (4) +125
This series is the most intriguing of all the first round matchups. The Heat cannot be taken lightly here even though the Bulls played extremely well during the regular season. The Heat are the higher-ranked seed but the Bulls should have captured the #2 seed and really blew it on the final day. Nevertheless betting against Shaq and DWade is done at your own peril and Miami should advance in seven games.
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