Monday, March 25, 2019 | 11:34 a.m.
The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun's sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.
Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.
Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.
Philadelphia 76ers minus-2 at Orlando Magic: $330 to win $300
Four straight wins have put the Magic within a game of the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. They've outscored opponents by 67 in that win streak and despite drawing one of the league's best teams tonight, do get the game at home.
All good things have to end.
Despite their roll, the Magic are still a sub-.500 team for the season, and the 76ers are gearing up for what's going to be a battle in the Eastern postseason. And besides, Philadelphia had won six in a row before falling last night, and still have a chance at catching the Raptors for home court in the second round.
Two points, even on the road, just isn't enough to think the Magic will take it to one of the of the conference's top dogs.
Current Standings: Keefer (30-27-2, $10,796), Brewer (18-18-2, $9,690) Emerson (6-4, $6,862), Grimala (18-18-1, $4,480)
