Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Magic and Lakers. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on SN-LA, and it’s hosted by the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 220.5 points, and the Lakers are favored to win at home vs. the Magic. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Lakers – Orlando Magic odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Lakers and Magic have gone in favor of the Lakers, putting together a record of 7-3. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Lakers and Magic, the over/under record in these games is 3-2 with a combined average of 218 points per contest.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Magic have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-6 ATS.
- The last three games that Orlando was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
In their most recent game, the Magic faced off against the Trail Blazers and emerged victorious with a final score of 102-97, boosting their overall record to 2-0.
Orlando’s leading scorer was Franz Wagner with 23 points, while the second highest scorer, Cole Anthony, recorded 18 points and 4 rebounds.
Orlando’s defense is coming off a game where they achieved 10 steals, 35 defensive rebounds, and allowed 97 points. They also forced 14 turnovers and blocked 5 shots, showcasing their strong defensive performance.
Most recently, the Lakers faced off against the Kings and suffered a loss with a score of 132-127. This defeat resulted in their overall record becoming 1-2 and their season ATS record dropping to 0-3, as they failed to cover the spread by a margin of -5.
Against Sacramento, the Lakers were led by Anthony Davis, who scored 30 points, 16 rebounds, and 2 assists, while LeBron James contributed with 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Defensively, the Lakers allowed 132 points against the Kings in their previous game. Additionally, they achieved 4 steals, 4 blocked shots, and forced 12 turnovers.
Our projections indicate that the Lakers should come out top with a projected score of 111-106.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -2.5
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Patella – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- No Injuries Reported
