by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Thursday, November 21, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Magic +5, Lakers -5; Over/Under: 218 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Magic +5, Lakers -5; Over/Under: 218 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Magic +4.5, Lakers -4.5; Over/Under: 217.5 points
Season Record
Orlando Magic: 9-6 (1st place, Southeast Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 10-4 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
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Recent Form
Orlando Magic: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers: 7-3 last 10
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Analysis
The Magic are entering this game with a 9-6 record overall this season and they are 2-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Washington Wizards, the Charlotte Hornets, the Indiana Pacers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Phoenix Suns, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Los Angeles Clippers still to be played on Wednesday night. In their game against the Suns, Franz Wagner led the team in points in that game with 32 while Anthony Black was next on the team with 20 points. Anthony Black led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Goga Bitadze led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 51.3% from the field, 37.9% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 106.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 102.2 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 8-7 this season and their O/U record is 6-9.
The Lakers are entering this game with a 10-4 record overall this season and they are 7-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors, the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Utah Jazz. Dalton Knecht led the team in points in that game with 37 while LeBron James and Anthony Davis each were next on the team with 26 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 55.3% from the field, 45.2% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 7-7 this season and their O/U record is 8-6.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked really good in their games this season with their 10-4 record overall which has them right near the top of the West. They have looked great on their home court all year with their 7-0 home record and they have been rolling in their games lately too, winning 6 games in a row with a ton of momentum on their side. Meanwhile, the Magic have looked good in their games this season with their 9-6 record overall which has them in the top half of the East at the moment. They also have a ton of momentum on their side with 6 wins in a row now, but they have looked terrible in their road games this season and this isn't a great situation for them either. The Magic have a 2-6 road record this season and as good as they have been lately, they still have a game against the Clippers on Wednesday night so they are on a back-to-back here and won't have the same energy in this game against the Lakers. The Lakers have been one of the best home teams this season under their new head coach JJ Reddick and he will have his team ready for this game with some rest behind them too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
Magic Lakers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Thursday, November 21, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Lakers 113 Magic 99.
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NBA Betting Trends
Orlando Magic: 12-7 ATS against Pacific division opponents. 86-49 ATS versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more. 38-23 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 116+ points/game. 7-3 UNDER versus good foul drawing teams - attempting 27 or more free throws/game. 12-7 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%).
Los Angeles Lakers: 17-29 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 5-8 ATS versus poor offensive teams - scoring 108 points/game or less. 31-22 UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%). 24-7 1H UNDER as a home underdog.
Key Injuries
Orlando Magic: W. Carter (C) Out - Foot. P. Banchero (SF) Out - Abdomen.
Los Angeles Lakers: B. James (SG) Day To Day - Heel. R. Hachimura (PF) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Hood-Schifino (SG) Day To Day - Groin. J. Vanderbilt (PF) Day To Day - Foot. J. Hayes (C) Out - Ankle. C. Wood (PF) Out - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“Being home was so important. Finding our rhythm, our groove and our routine was so important for this group.” - Jamahl Mosley ahead of their 3-game road trip.
“The court is very bright.” - JJ Reddick after his team’s win against the Jazz in their NBA In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Orlando Magic
PG Jalen Suggs
SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF Franz Wagner
PF Tristan da Silva
C Moritz Wagner
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Austin Reaves
SG Dalton Knecht
SF Max Christie
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
Statistical Leaders
Orlando Magic
PPG: P. Banchero (29)
APG: P. Banchero (5.6)
Reb/G: P. Banchero (8.8)
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: A. Davis (30.7)
APG: L. James (9.4)
Reb/G: A. Davis (11.4)
Coaches:
Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (4th season)
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
