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Las Vegas - Not exactly sure what is happening up in Portland, but it's raining. RAINING MONEY! The Blazers have won five of their last six, but as far as the wallet is concerned, they are 6-0. SIX & OH against the spread BAABBBEEE! One of those six wins was a gigantic 101-79 blowout against the Magic down in Orlando. This is year four with Chauncey Billups calling the Xs & Os, and while the first three years were not fabulous, year four is starting to look better. They have a few talented kids and an extensive bench. Anfernee Simmons is averaging 18.5 points per game, Deni Avdija is at 14.9 ppg and Jarami Grant is at 14.5 ppg. In the last game against the Magic, the bench gave Billups 90 minutes, 31 points and 12 boards. Orlando is sitting at 24-24, but the Magic are much better at home (15-9) than they are on the road (9-15). Gimme the Blaze for the money.

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