Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
Looking to win big? The Lakers and Magic face off at 7:00 ET on BSF. The Magic are hosting the game at Amway Center in Orlando, FL.
The Lakers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 219.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Orlando Magic – Los Angeles Lakers odds
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Lakers and Magic did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Lakers have a record of 3-0. However, against the spread the Magic went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 221 points per game.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers, coming into today’s game against the Magic, are aiming to enhance their record of 3-2, which is above .500. On the road, the Lakers have a 0-2 record this season, while at home they have a 3-0 mark.
For the season thus far, Los Angeles has an overall ATS record of 1-4. On the road, the Lakers have not yet covered the spread, while they are 1-2 at home against the spread.
The Lakers have a 2-3-0 over/under record this season, with an average over/under line of 227.7 in their games. Their differential against the over/under line for this season is 1.1.
This year’s Los Angeles offense is averaging 27.4 free throw attempts per game, 103.9 possessions per game, and 114.0 points per game in the NBA this season.
Los Angeles’ comes into the game with a defense that ranks 15th in the NBA, boasting an effective field goal percentage of 53. Additionally, they hold the 18th spot in points allowed per game with 114.8 and the 6th position in blocked shots per game with 6.8.
Facing the Lakers today, the Magic look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 3-2. In away games this season, the Magic have put together a 2-2 record, whereas they have a 1-0 record when playing at home.
Orlando has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 4-1 against the spread. During this season, Orlando has a 3-0 record against the spread as favorites and 1-1 as underdogs.
In their last two games, the Magic and their opponents have surpassed the over/under line, and the overall record is 2-3-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 202.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 220.4.
The Magic offense is coming into the game with a field goal percentage of 45.3%, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They also average 107.6 points per game, ranking 24th in the league, and have 29.0 free throw attempts per game, ranking 3rd in the NBA.
On defense, Orlando ranks 4th in steals per game, 3rd in points allowed per game, and 9th in free throw attempts allowed per game this season (2023-2024). The team has averaged 10.6 steals, 104 points allowed, and 20.8 free throw attempts allowed per game.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Lakers to win this one with a projected score of 108-103.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -3.5
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Gary Harris – Groin – Out
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Questionable
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Finger – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Taurean Prince – Knee – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Rui Hachimura – Concussion – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Patella – Out
