The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Orlando Magic at 4:00 PM, Pacific time today. Since Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the biggest events on the NBA calendar, and since both the Blazers and Magic are having relatively anonymous seasons, here are three particular things to watch for as you evaluate this matchup, particularly if you’re playing the odds.
First, don’t let the record fool you! The Magic enter Monday with the NBA’s worst record, and they’ve been futile at home (2-15). But, they’ve shown the potential to be a competitive group as of late, even in losses.