Lakers vs Magic Prediction and Odds
Lakers vs Magic Prediction: The Orlando Magic will start as home favorites against the LA Lakers in the upcoming game as per the latest prediction.
The Los Angeles Lakers (13-20) will look to avoid their fifth straight defeat when they meet the Orlando Magic (13-21) in the upcoming NBA fixture on Tuesday night. It is turning out to be another disappointing campaign for the Lakers. They have a lot to improve to promote themselves in the Western Conference. The Lakers faced a 115-124 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in the last fixture.
The Orlando Magic will look to continue their top form when they host the Lakers at Amway Center in the next game. The Magic have sent a strong statement by consistently playing well in recent matchups. In the last game, the Magic comfortably defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 133-113.
Lakers vs Magic Prediction: Lakers Stats
The LA Lakers have won only 1 of the last 5 away games.
In the last 5 away games
- The Lakers have scored 117.0 points per game.
- The Lakers have conceded 127.6 points per game.
- Number of games with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games with a difference of 4-10 points or more: 5
The LA Lakers have maintained a scoring average of 115.7 points per game. In shooting, they have a success rate of 47.8% from the field and 33.5% from the 3-point line. The Lakers played with an average of 24.5 assists per game.
In the defense, the Lakers rebounded with an average of 44.5 per game. The averages of steals and blocks are currently at 6.7 and 4.9 respectively.
As per dunksandthrees.com, the LA Lakers rank 22nd in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 111.8. The Lakers have an Adjusted Defense Rating of 114.2 which puts them in the 22nd spot again.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction: Magic Stats
The Orlando Magic have won 4 of the last 5 home fixtures.
In the last 5 home games
- The Magic have scored 115.4 points per game.
- The Magic have conceded 110.4 points per game.
- Number of games with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games with a difference of 4-10 points or more: 5
The Orlando Magic are scoring 110.3 points per game. They shot 46.9% from the field and 34.8% from the 3-point line. The average number of assists per game stands at 21.9.
The Magic’s rebound average is currently at 43.5 per game along with 6.6 steals and 4.9 blocks per game.
As per dunksandthrees.com, the Orlando Magic have the 23rd rank in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 111.5. In the defense, the Magic rank 21st with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 114.0.
Lakers vs Magic Prediction: Moneyline and Spread
Spread:
- LA Lakers: +5.5 (-119)
- Orlando Magic: -5.5 (-119)
Moneyline:
- LA Lakers: +170
- Orlando Magic: -250
Lakers vs Magic Head-to-Head Stats
There have been a total of 66 regular season games between these two teams in the NBA. The LA Lakers have the upper hand with 43 wins, while the Orlando Magic managed to win 23 games.
If we check out the last 5 meetings, the Lakers dominated as they are currently on a winning streak of 4 games against the Magic. The previous meeting took place in the last season on 21 January 2022. The LA Lakers won that matchup with a score of 116-105.
Head-to-Head: Key Highlights
In the last 5 games between the Lakers and the Magic:
- Average Number of Total Points Scored: 212.8
- Average Number of Points scored by the LA Lakers: 108.6
- Average Number of Points scored by the Orlando Magic: 110.2
Lakers vs Magic Prediction: Key Snippets
LeBron James’ solo effort couldn’t avoid 4th consecutive defeat for the Lakers.
It was a decent start for the Lakers led by their MVP, LeBron James. James single-handedly dominated the Mavericks. The Lakers were leading by 12 points in the third quarter before Dallas bounced back. Doncic and wood helped them secure a lead which the Mavericks retained till the end. The Lakers hardly got anyone to support James which resulted in another loss.
None of the starters managed to score in double-digits except LeBron James. James finished with 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Austin Reaves contributed 16 points off the bench.
The Magic continued to impress with another emphatic win in the last game.
It was a slow start for both sides. The Orlando Magic were just too good in the second half as they scored 72 points and shot 17 of 32 from the 3-point line. Cole Anthony joined from the bench with 4:49 left in the first quarter. He added the most points, rebounds, and assists from both teams during his play. The Spurs gave some fight n the third quarter and snatched the lead from the Magic. But a stellar show from Banchero gave the lead back to the Magic.
Cole Anthony turned out to be the leading scorer for the Magic with 23 points. He also added 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Franz Wagner played well too and secured 21 points with 4 assists.
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Magic vs Lakers Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Wendell Carter Jr (Center)
LA Lakers
LeBron James (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 27.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.1 | Assists Per Game: 6.6
Lonnie Walker IV (Guard)
Points Per Game: 15.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.4 | Assists Per Game: 1.4
Russell Westbrook (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 14.6 | Assists Per Game: 7.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.1
Lakers vs Magic Prediction: Predicted Winner
The LA Lakers will be desperate to get back to winning ways. They need a complete team effort and the other players need to contribute and support Lebron James. On the other hand, the Orlando Magic have the winning momentum on their side. They are expected to dominate the Lakers in the upcoming matchup. All the predictions and betting platforms are favoring the Magic for this encounter.
