Orlando at Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks have surprised most as they lead their series vs. Orlando three games to two with a golden opportunity to close-out the Magic at home. The Hawks lost their last six games on the season, and finished 11-20 in their last 31, but have regained the form that saw them go 35-16 before the late season slide. Overall, they have had Orlando's number, except for a game five no show, and have now won an under-the-radar four straight as a home dog of +4.5 or less. Teams that get whipped bad by 25 points or more, have been exceptional plays their next time out, so I'm backing the Atlanta Hawks to close-out the Magic in this one.