The LA Lakers and Orlando Magic meet Monday 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 lost to the Bucks and Bulls, and they play the Pacers, Grizzlies, and Rockets next. The Lakers have lost six of their last nine games and are currently the fourth seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 112.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 26.9 points and 8.7 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Rockets, beat the Wizards, and they play the Hornets, Mavs, and Kings next. The Magic look to win back-to-back games for the first time since February 12-20.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.4 points and 4.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points and 5.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last nine games following a road win.
- The Lakers have won each of their eight previous games against the Magic following a home loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Kia Center.
- The road team has covered the spread in 11 of the Magic’s last 12 games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.8).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (106.1).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.6).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (37.1%).
Magic vs Lakers Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Cole Anthony and Trevelin Queen are questionable.
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber. Rui Hachimura is questionable with a knee injury.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction
The Magic haven’t been able to string together success in months and have been a team I’ve been fading game after game. I have no interest in the Magic until they can put together a couple of wins and consistently find offense. The Lakers are as healthy as they’ve been in weeks, and they need to get back to their winning ways to avoid dropping in the standings.
With the West so tight, the Lakers could finish anywhere from the second seed to into the play-in tournament. Games like this are important to take advantage of. The line is more than reasonable, and there’s no excuse for the Lakers. The Lakers are also a profitable 39-30-1 ATS on the season. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers on the road.