Rockets-Lakers, Magic-Celtics Handicapping Preview

Put aside the winnings from the Preakness results as filly Rachel Alexander and Jess Jackson sets sight on the Belmont Stakes after the Preakness payouts.

The Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Lakers each battle in Game 7s on Sunday. Let’s check out the betting previews.

The NBA odds at BetED has Boston a 2.5 point favorite with a total of 186 at Sports Betting Sportsbook.

Boston is 49-26 straight up including 40-8 at home. Orlando is 66-28 straight up, 30-17 on the road.

The Magic allow just 93.9 points per game to teams normally getting 99.5. Boston allows 94.6 to 99.8. Each team scores less than a point more than their opponent normally allows.

Now some betting trends, all records against the spread: the Magic are 44-19 as an underdog of 4.5 or less. Boston is 4-12 in the Conference semifinals. Orlando has gone under 21-8 their last 39. Boston has gone over 13-3 off a loss.

Meanwhile the betting line for Houston-LA is the Lakers -12.5 at BetUs Sportsbook with the total of 194 at Bodog Life.

Houston is 66-34 straight up but just 22-25 away from home. The Lakers are 72-21 including 41-6 as the home team.

Against the spread trends: Houston is 3-8 on the road versus an opponent with a winning home record. The Lake Show has gone under 14-2 off a straight up loss. They’ve also gone under 23-9 as a favorite.

For more information: Get the top NBA picks to beat the live NBA odds at OffshoreInsiders.com