The
Los Angeles Lakers (43-27) visit the
Orlando Magic (33-38) Monday. Tip-off from Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze
BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the
Lakers vs. Magic odds and make our expert
NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Los Angeles has lost back-to-back games after a 146-115 defeat against the Chicago Bulls Saturday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point home favorite. G
Luka Doncic scored a team-high 34 points, shooting 8 of 13 from beyond the arc. The Bulls shot 58.3% from the field, leading to a season-high in points allowed by the Lakers. Orlando has won 2 of its last 3 games after defeating the Washington Wizards 120-105 Friday, covering as an 8.5-point road favorite. F
Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 30 points for the Magic, who went on a 13-0 run shortly after halftime to pull away for good. Provided by
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Prediction
PASS . There is minimal value on a Lakers (-170) team that has won 3 of its last 5 games and is facing a Magic team that has lost its last 6 at home.
BET LAKERS -3.5 (
-110 ). The Lakers fell victim to an uncanny offensive performance from the Bulls Saturday, but with James returning to form after an injury that sidelined him for 7 games, expect the team to get back into its groove Monday. The Lakers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 6 overall, including 3 of their last 4 as favorites. Orlando is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 home games.
BET OVER 215.5 (
-110 ). The Lakers have scored 115 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 6. They have allowed 118 or more points in back-to-back games and at least 111 in 6 of their last 9. The Magic have scored 111 or more points in 6 of their last 9 games. They have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games and 6 of their last 9.
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