The LA Lakers and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs. Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs. Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Heat and Rockets and play the Pistons next. The Lakers have won 21 of their last 30 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.5 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.8 points and 8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Hornets and Thunder and play the Pacers next. The Magic have won 13 of their last 20 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.3 points and 5 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Lakers and Magic.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight games.
- The Magic have lost four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Magic’s last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Lakers’ last 12 road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.5%) this season.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (22.3), rebounds (8.5) and assists (5.0) per game this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (33.4) this season.
- LeBron James ranks 1st amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (5.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.9).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.5).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.0%).
Magic vs Lakers Injury Report
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, and Anthony Black. Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable.
Maxi Kleber is out for the Lakers. Austin Reaves is questionable.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction
The Magic are at home and have won four straight games against the Lakers, but I’m still laying the soft line. The Lakers are as hot as ever, positioning a 9-1 SU and ATS record in their last 10 games. Luka has caught fire and all of a sudden the Lakers are positioning themselves nicely in the west standings. The Magic have been hit or miss all year and are 30-38-1 ATS. The Lakers are 40-29-1 ATS on the season. This line is soft and we’ve faded the Magic a lot this season. That doesn’t stop here. Give me the Lakers to keep this train rolling.