PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's 2-for-1 Parlay of the Week
(NBA) Miami vs. Orlando,
Total: 200.50 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 200.50 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
Maybe the oddsmaker didn't quite comprehend who Orlando's new coach is when making this opening total. It's Frank Vogel. He's a defensive-minded, half-court style coach who doesn't want his team pushing pace. He won't have to concern himself with that happening in Orlando because the Magic aren't built to run.
Orlando is a smashmouth team now under Vogel. Miami isn't a high-scoring team either especially with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh no longer on the team.
Aside from Goran Dragic, neither team figures to do much offensive damage from the perimeter. The Magic are especially challenged offensively in the backcourt where defensive specialist Elfrid Payton is the point guard.
The Magic are going to try winning by dominating the boards and playing hard-nosed defense. They aren't going to dominate the boards against Hassan Whiteside, the No. 3 rebounder and shot block leader last season. The Heat don't have to even be at their defensive-best to hold Orlando under 100 points.
Orlando is a smashmouth team now under Vogel. Miami isn't a high-scoring team either especially with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh no longer on the team.
Aside from Goran Dragic, neither team figures to do much offensive damage from the perimeter. The Magic are especially challenged offensively in the backcourt where defensive specialist Elfrid Payton is the point guard.
The Magic are going to try winning by dominating the boards and playing hard-nosed defense. They aren't going to dominate the boards against Hassan Whiteside, the No. 3 rebounder and shot block leader last season. The Heat don't have to even be at their defensive-best to hold Orlando under 100 points.