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It's the season-opener so we don't know a whole hell of a lot about either team right now, but they are division rivals, and games between division rivals tend to stay Under more often than not. So when considering this and the fact neither of these teams had a potent offense last season, the Under seems the logical play.
Steve Clifford eventually will improve the Magic, but right now the Heat are better, even with their injuries. Look for a huge game by Goran Dragic as Miami covers.
The Heat figure to be a top threat in the Eastern Conference, but come into the regular season with injuries to several key players. Dion Waiters, Justice Winslow, James Johnson, and Wayne Ellington are all out. This is where their success last season with injuries creates value against them Wednesday. The Magic were the second worst Eastern Conference team last year and an in-state game figures to give the Heat with veterans Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic the upper hand. Instead, look for the Magic to show proper cohesion and get the cover on the small line.