| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Orlando Magic Line | +5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -5 |
| Total | 218.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Two of the hottest teams currently in the NBA are clashing tonight, as the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Orlando Magic. Both teams are currently on a six-game winning streak (the Magic haven’t played the Clippers by the time of writing). The Lakers are playing their second straight home game, while on the other hand, the Magic aren’t so fortunate, as this is their final stop of a three-game road trip in the West. On top of that, this will be their third game in four nights and second leg of a back-to-back, so tiredness might finally take its toll on the Orlando Magic train.
Below is a detailed analysis for Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers game.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Cam Reddish, Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schiffino are day-to-day, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxon Hayes and Christian Wood are out.
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Paolo Banchero and Wendel Carter Jr are out.
Los Angeles Lakers Recent Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 10-4 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the West. LA is 7-7 against the spread and 8-6 in over/under. The Lakers have a perfect 7-0 home record, and 5-2 against the spread, with a +8.4-point differential. The Lakers are 6-0 in their last 6 games, but just 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 124-118 win over Utah, as they shot lights out from the field, with a whopping 55%. They had three players with 25+ points, led by the rookie Brandon Knecht, who torched the Jazz with 9 triples and a game-high 37 points.
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers both in scoring with 30.7 points and in rebounding with 11.4 per game, as he is having one of the best seasons of his career so far. LeBron James adds 23.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and a team-high 9.4 assists.
Orlando Magic Recent Form and Trends
The Magic have a 9-6 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Magic are 8-7 against the spread and 6-9 in over/under. Orlando has a 2-6 road record, and 2-6 against the spread, with a -5.5-point differential. The Magic are 6-0 in their last 6 games, and are 8-1 to the under.
The Magic are coming off a 109-99 win in Phoenix, and that marked the sixth straight time they held their opponents in less than 100 points. Orlando shot with 51% from the field and was led in scoring by Franz Wagner with a game-high 32 points, adding 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic both in scoring with 29 points, and in assists made with 5.6, adding 8.8 rebounds per game, but he is out with an injury. Franz Wagner adds 22.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Lakers average 117.3 point per game, ranking 7th in the league. LA boasts strong shooting percentages, with 48.3% from the field (6th) and 37.4% from beyond the arc (12th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 116 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. The Lakers are 4th offensive rating in the NBA with 118.1, but they are just 25th in defensive rating with 117.
Offensively, the Magic average 106.9 points per game, which is just 28th in the league. They shoot 44.5% from the field (22nd) and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 31%. Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 102.2 points per game. Orlando is just 25th in offensive rating in the NBA with 109.2, and have the second-best defensive rating with 103.9.
The Lakers are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Magic, and are 4-2-1 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings.
Prediction
In this Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, the Lakers are coming as -5 home favorites. The Lakers have been perfect at home, winning by an average of 8.4 points, while on the other hand the Magic have been weak on the road, having covered just twice in their 8 road games and losing by an average of 5.5 points. Orlando is also playing their third game in five nights and are on the second leg of a back-to-back, before finally going home. This is a perfect situational spot to fade the Magic because of the tired legs and the fact that they will be looking to return back home. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take the Los Angeles Lakers and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5