The 2009 NBA playoffs continue and here are spread betting previews from the top NBA handicapping site. All quoted records are against the spread except when over/under trends are specifically noted.

Utah-LA Lakers

The Jazz are 10-2 playing on three or more days rest. Utah is 5-16 to the NBA odds on the road versus an opponent with a winning home record. They are 2-14 their last 16 as an underdog,

The Lakers are 7-16 as a favorite of 11 or more.   The home team has covered 13-of-17 and the Lake Show is 8-1 their last nine in the City of Angels.

Philadelphia-Orlando

The Sixers are 2-9 as an underdog of 5-10.5. They are 1-7 on three days rest. Orlando is 53-20 to an opponent that allowed 100 or more in their last game. The Magic though have lost six straight to the Atlantic Division.

Betting the underdog is 23-11 in the series.

Miami-Atlanta

The Heat are 20-42-3 off a straight up win. They are 3-13 on three or more days rest. The Hawks have dropped 5-of-6 at home. Miami is 21-8 the last 29 series meetings to the NBA betting odds.

New Orleans-Denver

The Hornets are 4-17 as an underdog 5-10.5. They are 7-17 their last 24 as an underdog. Denver is 21-5-1 as home favorites of 5-10.5. However, Denver is 3-15 their last 18 Conference Quarterfinals contests.

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