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Toronto at Orlando

December 18, 2016
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Toronto had its four-game winning streak broken in a 125-121 loss to Atlanta on Friday, however, the Raptors still have won and covered 10 of their last 12 games, and are shooting 51.2 percent from the field their last three games. DeMar DeRozan scored a team-leading 34 points against the Hawks and Kyle Lowry added 27 points, but the Raptors couldn't overcome Atlanta's 53.5 percent shooting. Toronto has scored at least 100 points 13 games in a row and is averaging 112.3 for the season, which is #3 in the NBA. And Toronto leads the league with a 18-7-1 ATS record. Orlando has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1 ATS) and is #27 in the league, averaging 97.4 points per game while shooting just 43.1 percent. Toronto has covered its last five road games and is 4-1-1 ATS after a loss. Orlando is 1-5-1 ATS its last seven home games. Play the Raptors.

1.5 units on Toronto -5.5 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
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Orlando Magic
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