Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 27, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Magic (13-21) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (13-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Magic Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 12-20 against the spread, while the Magic are 19-13 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+3.5 -110O 236.5 -110+135
Orlando Magic -3.5 -110U 236.5 -110-160

Magic vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Magic will win Tuesday‘s game with 58.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 76 games (+18.89 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+16.76 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 42 away games (+14.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 away games (+13.78 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.84 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+20.15 Units / 193% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 26 games (+15.68 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 26 games (+14.35 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 54 games (+11.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 80 games (+10.95 Units / 12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 12-20 (-10.05 Units / -27.65% ROI).

  • 13-20 against the Moneyline (-6.25 Units / -14.95% ROI)
  • 20-13 against the Over for game total points (+5.7 Units / 15.7% ROI)
  • 13-20 against the Under for game total points (-9 Units / -24.79% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 19-13 (+4.7 Units / 12.57% ROI).

  • 13-21 against the Moneyline (+11.7 Units / 31.88% ROI)
  • 18-16 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI)
  • 16-18 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -10.16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.72 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 76 games (-22.69 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 47 games (-18.19 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-17.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 32 of their last 76 games (-17.20 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 76 games (-29.37 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 75 games (-27.20 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-21.90 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 81 games (-20.15 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.60 Units / -21% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

Injury Report: Magic vs. LakersTuesday‘s Game, Dec. 27

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs hasn’t played since Nov. 25 and no timetable for his return has been announced.
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Toscano-Anderson will miss about two weeks.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is probable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 27) game against Orlando.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Davis is dealing with a stress injury in his right foot. The team announced that there is no timetable for his return.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Schroder is probable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 27) game against Orlando.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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