Los Angeles Lakers at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) take on the Orlando Magic (3-2) on Saturday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0
The Lakers covered as 3-point home favorites and hit the Over (228) in their 130-125 overtime victory vs. the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. It was F LeBron James who contributed 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Magic defeated the Utah Jazz 115-113 on Thursday, covering as 1.5-point road favorites, and the Over (224) cleared. F Paolo Banchero had his best game of the season, logging 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Lakers at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Magic +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -3.5 (-115) | Magic +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Lakers at Magic key injuries
Lakers
- F Rui Hachimura (concussion) out
- F Taurean Prince (knee) questionable
- F Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) out
- G Gabe Vincent (knee) out
Magic
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) out
- G Markelle Fultz (knee) questionable
- G Gary Harris (groin) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 110, Magic 105
Moneyline
With Carter and Harris — and potentially Fultz — sidelined for the Magic, I would side with the LAKERS (-165), but only if you can get it at -160 or better.
Against the spread
LAKERS -3.5 (-115) is the play in this contest as Los Angeles has had an extra day of rest compared to Orlando. James is coming off his best game of the season, and the Magic won't have Carter to try to slow down C Anthony Davis.
The Lakers have won 7 straight meetings against the Magic, and they've won by at least 4 points in 5 of those wins.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 222.5 (-110).
The Magic and Lakers don't play very fast as they are 20th and 21st in pace, respectively. The Magic are also 20th in offensive rating and 22nd in true-shooting percentage.
The Lakers and the Magic are both top 14 in defensive rating after 5 games. The Under is also 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.
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