Published Mar 13, 3:25pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 13, 3:25pm ET
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Updated Mar 13, 3:25pm ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Miami Heat hosting the Orlando Magic. Who has the edge in our Heat vs Magic pick?
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| Miami Heat | -3.5 (-114) |
| Orlando Magic | +3.5 (-109) |
Miami enters this divisional tilt on the wave of a seven-game win streak. This impressive stretch includes a 112-105 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Although the Heat held a double-digit lead in the opening quarter, this one came down to the last few possessions. Milwaukee had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but Giannis Antetokounmpo's 3-point attempt rimmed out. On the ensuing possession, Pelle Larsson knocked down a crucial 3-pointer, securing the win for Miami.
Larsson scored a team-high 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field. He also had six rebounds and six assists. After producing an 83-point effort in his last outing, Bam Adebayo finished with 21 points and eight rebounds.
Following back-to-back losses to Houston and Detroit, the Magic have won six in a row, including a 136-131 overtime victory against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
Orlando held a 17-point advantage in the fourth quarter. But the game went into overtime when the Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly hit a three-pointer with 5.8 seconds remaining in regulation.
The game was tied at 131 in the extra period before Jalen Suggs hit a crucial 3-pointer and made two free throws to help Orlando avoid what would have been an embarrassing loss.
All five starters reached double figures for the Magic. Suggs scored 28 points, handed out eight assists, and collected four rebounds. Tristan da Silva finished with 26 points, connecting on 10 of his 16 shot attempts.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Magic have taken four of the previous meetings in this series, and they are 14-6 in their last 20 outings against divisional opponents. Look for Orlando to get the "W" here, albeit by a narrow margin.
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