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2023 NBA Handicapping – Magic vs. Los Angeles
(29-42) Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-37)
Date: Sunday, March 19
Time: 9:30 PM EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Moneyline Odds: Magic +190 | Lakers -225 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Magic +6.5 | Lakers -6.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 231
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First thing to remember, the road Magic come into this one off a 113-108 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers—a game in which they entered as 6.5-point underdogs and covered for the third time in their last four outings.
The home Lakers come into this one off a 111-110 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks, in which they entered as 3.5-point favorites and filed to cover for the third time in their last four outings.
Without any further ado, let’s get to this Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current during games on Saturday, March 18. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Sunday, March 19.
ATS
The Magic are 37-31-1 overall against the spread on the season, 19-15-1 ATS as the away team and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Additionally, the Lakers are 34-36-1 against the spread on the season, 18-17 ATS as the home team and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Season Series
So far, these teams have faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season.
- Tuesday, December 27 @ Orlando: Lakers 129 – Magic 110
Sunday marks the second of two meetings between these squads.
Magic
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Magic enter this one scoring 111.6 points per game—a number that ranks 26th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Magic score 109.4 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 26 spot so far this season.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 114.6 points per game. That number ranks 17th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 112 per 100 possessions—a number that also ranks 19th across the league.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jalen Suggs, SG (Questionable—concussion)
- Jonathan Issac, SF (OUT—hamstring)
Los Angeles Lakers
Season Stats
Offense
The Lakers enter this one scoring 116.5 points per game—a number that ranks 8th across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Lakers score 110.8 points per 100 possessions, putting them in the No. 23 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 117 points per game, which ranks 21st in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 111.6 per 100 possessions, which ranks 14th.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Summarizing the injury report…
- LeBron James, SF (OUT—foot)
- Mo Bamba, C (OUT—ankle)
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Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends:
- First, Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games
- Also, Magic are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 road games
- On the other hand, Lakers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games on 1 days rest
- Finally, Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings with the Lakers in Los Angeles
Free Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Prediction:
The Magic may not be the better team in this matchup, but they’ve been far better against the spread, and they also have a bit of momentum coming off a big win over the LA Clippers.
Of course, there’s a catch. That win came just 24 hours prior and gives the team 0 days rest; although, there’s the silver lining of not having to travel with back-to-back games at Crypto.com Arena.
Expect a Close One
If all goes according to oddsmakers’ projections, the Lakers will get the SU win at home. However, despite their post-trade deadline improvements, they’re not reliable enough just yet to pick them ATS. That goes double with LeBron James still out.
On Sunday, Magic vs. Lakers might end up being one of the better games of the day’s schedule.
Give it to Los Angeles straight up, but don’t be shocked when the Magic keep it close.
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