PSP's Data Driven 5* NBA Total of the Week *BEST BET*

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Our models suggest that the value is on the under when Orlando hosts the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night. The Magic tend to go under the total as underdogs and while the Sixers are abusing teams with losing records, they're not putting up as many points against relatively strong opponents.

Supporting trends: Under is 6-0 in Magic last 6 games as an underdog. Under is 9-3 in 76ers last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.