- The Lakers (34-37) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Magic (29-42)
- Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
- Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 9:30pm EDT
- Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSFL
The Orlando Magic visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Los Angeles.
The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Magic vs Lakers Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Magic are 38-31 against the spread, while the Lakers are 34-35 against the spread.
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Magic vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Orlando Magic | +5.5 -105 | O 230.5 -110 | +200 |
Los Angeles Lakers | -5.5 -115 | U 230.5 -110 | -250 |
Lakers vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Sunday‘s game with 65.8% confidence.
Lakers vs Magic Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Magic and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Magic Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 46 games (+22.30 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 games (+12.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 away games (+11.64 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+11.09 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 63 games (+10.95 Units / 16% ROI)
Lakers Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 59 games (+22.73 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 48 games (+16.91 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 70 games (+13.24 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 59 games (+13.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+12.39 Units / 33% ROI)
Orlando Magic Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 38-31 (+3.95 Units / 5.06% ROI).
- 29-42 against the Moneyline (+13.85 Units / 16.95% ROI)
- 36-35 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -3.2% ROI)
- 35-36 against the Under for game total points (-4.6 Units / -5.89% ROI)
Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 34-35 (-4.6 Units / -5.88% ROI).
- 34-37 against the Moneyline (+4.05 Units / 4.5% ROI)
- 34-36 against the Over for game total points (-5.6 Units / -7.17% ROI)
- 36-34 against the Under for game total points (-1.4 Units / -1.79% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Lakers:
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 83 games (-16.10 Units / -17% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 35 games (-15.35 Units / -40% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 83 games (-14.50 Units / -16% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 26 games at home (-12.59 Units / -42% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 37 games (-12.30 Units / -30% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Magic:
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 74 games (-20.95 Units / -25% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 40 away games (-16.64 Units / -36% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 71 games (-15.27 Units / -20% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 82 games (-13.39 Units / -15% ROI)
- The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 67 games (-12.07 Units / -16% ROI)
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- Keys to Winning for the Orlando Magic
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- Player Injuries for Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Orlando Magic Offensive stats
- Los Angeles Lakers Offensive stats
- Orlando Magic Defensive stats
- Los Angeles Lakers Defensive stats
Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers
The Magic are 3-43 (.065) 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: .229
The Magic are 32-83 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454
The Magic are 17-48 (.262) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453
The Magic are 10-31 (.244) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391
Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic
The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-22 (.290) when losing the rebounding margin this season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,528 rebounds/68 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.
The Lakers are winless (0-15) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120
The Lakers are 31-66 (.320) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .350
The Lakers are 7-27 (.206) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276
Injury Report: Lakers vs. Magic – Sunday‘s Game, Mar. 19
- LeBron James (Lakers): The Lakers announced that James sustained a right foot tendon injury and will be re-evaluated in about three weeks.
- Mo Bamba (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Bamba has a high left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
- Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is PROBABLE for Sunday’s (Mar. 18) game against Orlando.
- Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery to repair a torn left adductor, the Magic announced he will miss the rest of the regular-season. (Per. Woj)
- Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs did not play in Saturday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Clippers.
Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends
The Magic are shooting 44% (4,346/9,924) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%
The Magic have an eFG% of 50% on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%
The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
The Magic averaged 104.0 points per game (7,488 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8
Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (261 assists/ 126 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.5
The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8
The Lakers shot 35% from three (796/2,248) in the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%
The Lakers have made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3
Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends
The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,541 steals/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Magic have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,045 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (763 steals/112 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Magic have averaged 7.1 steals per game (778 steals/110 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,590 rebounds/68 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2
The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,609 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8
The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,261 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0
The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,123 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
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