The Orlando Magic (29-42) and Los Angeles Lakers (34-37) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Magic covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs Saturday in a 113-108 win at the Los Angeles Clippers. Orlando outscored the Clippers 39-26 in the 4th quarter to improve to 3-1 against the spread in its last 4 games.
The Lakers failed to cover as 4-point home favorites Friday in a 111-110 loss vs. the Dallas Mavericks. C Anthony Davis finished with a team-high 26 points for the Lakers, who have lost back-to-back games for the 1st time since dropping 3 contests in a row from Feb.4-9.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. The Lakers covered as 2.5-point road underdogs in a 129-110 win as the Over (237.5) cashed Dec. 27.
Magic at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 11:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Lakers -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +5.5 (-102) | Lakers -5.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
Magic at Lakers key injuries
Magic
- Not yet submitted
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Magic at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 115, Magic 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Lakers (-240) have not lost 3 straight games in over a month and should beat the Magic Sunday. However, there is no need to risk more than twice your potential profit on the moneyline when the Lakers should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -5.5 (-118).
The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a loss and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 at home vs. teams with a road-winning percentage below .400.
The Magic are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after a win and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when playing on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. Look for the Lakers to bounce back after 2 straight losses and take advantage of a bad spot for Orlando.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 231.5 (-112).
The Under is 9-3-1 in the Lakers’ last 13 games and 8-1 in their last 9 at home.
The Under has hit in 19 of the last 23 meetings between these teams in Los Angeles and Sunday’s matchup should be another low-scoring affair as the Lakers tighten up defensively after back-to-back losses.
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