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Magic vs Lakers Predictions

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The Orlando Magic are on the road playing the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena stadium on Sunday, 3/19/2023 @ 9:30pm EST. Los Angeles is the betting favorite opening at -6.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Magic vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Lakers to win tonight's game by 3 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Orlando Magic to cover the 6.5 point spread and the total to go under 230 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Orlando 107 to Los Angeles 110

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • 54% of SportsJaw players predict Los Angeles Lakers to cover the spread.
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 72%.
  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be ORL 108.5, LAL 121.5.
  • OddsShark's prediction is LA Lakers will win, orlando will cover, and the total will go under.
  • split down the middle on Covers.com

Orlando Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 21, Orlando is ranked #26 in offense (scoring an average of 111.61 per game), #17 in defense (allowing an average of 114.57 points to be scored against them per game) and are 29-42 (38-30-3 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Magic hit an average of 47.09% of their field goals (ranked #18) and 78.49% of their free throws (ranked #16) and makes an average of 34.68% of their three pointers ranked #23 in the NBA). They average 42.90 rebounds per game (ranked # 19) and average 22.93 offensive assists and 14.34 turnovers per game (ranked # 27 and 24 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Orlando allows an average of 47.88% field goals (ranked #20) and 79.34% free throws (ranked #25 in the NBA) The Magic allow an average of 35.31% of the three pointers (ranked #10) and averages 41.90 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 41.90) Finally, the Magic average 25.97 defensive assists and 14.11 turnovers per game (ranked # 24 and 9 respectively).

Los Angeles Key Betting Stats

Los Angeles Lakers has a power ranking of 20 and are #8 for offense (scoring an average of 116.49 per game), #21 for defense (giving up an average of 116.96 points per game) and 34-37 (34-35-2 ATS) overall. Orlando went 3-0 (3-0 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Los Angeles.

For offense, the Lakers hit an average of 47.85% of their field goals (ranked #10) and 77.78% of their free throws (ranked #19) and makes an average of 33.92% of their three pointers (ranked #28 in the NBA). They average 45.46 rebounds per game (ranked # 5) and average 25.11 offensive assists and 13.52 turnovers per game (ranked # 15) and 16 respectively).

On defense, Los Angeles allows an average of 46.86% field goals (ranked #10) and 76.80% free throws (ranked #4 in the NBA) The Lakers allow an average of 34.23% of the three pointers (ranked #2) and averages 45.38 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 45.38) Finally, the Lakers average 25.62 defensive assists and 12.20 turnovers per game (ranked # 15 and 26 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Orlando has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the Orlando Magic to cover the 6.5 point spread and the total to go under 230 points.
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Current Odds[ - ]

 
ORL
LAL
Open
Side
+6.5
-6.5
-6.5
Moneyline
+220
-260
-225
Total
Over 230
Under 230
231

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Orlando Magic
HIGHLIGHTS
Los Angeles Lakers
26th
OFFENSE
8th
18th
FG %
10th
23rd
3 PT %
28th
19th
Rebounds
5th
17th
DEFENSE
21st
20th
FG %
10th
10th
3 PT %
2nd
6th
Rebounds
27th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Orlando MagicMagic

vs LACW 113-108
50FG %
76FT %
103 PT %
vs PHOL 113-116
50FG %
82.61FT %
83 PT %
vs SANL 114-132
45.36FG %
76.19FT %
103 PT %
vs MIAW 126-114
48.48FG %
85FT %
133 PT %
vs UTAL 124-131
46.81FG %
64.52FT %
163 PT %
vs MILL 123-134
50FG %
73.68FT %
93 PT %
vs PORL 119-122
50FG %
77.42FT %
113 PT %
vs CHRW 117-106
53.49FG %
78.95FT %
103 PT %
vs MILL 117-139
45.74FG %
75.86FT %
93 PT %
vs NOPW 101-93
45.57FG %
76.92FT %
93 PT %

Los Angeles LakersLakers

vs DALL 110-111
51.19FG %
61.29FT %
53 PT %
vs HOUL 110-114
37.78FG %
83.78FT %
113 PT %
vs NOPW 123-108
48.78FG %
89.29FT %
183 PT %
vs NYL 108-112
48.31FG %
58.82FT %
123 PT %
vs TORW 122-112
56.25FG %
100FT %
133 PT %
vs MEMW 112-103
45.56FG %
79.31FT %
73 PT %
vs GSW 113-105
44.21FG %
81.82FT %
113 PT %
vs MINL 102-110
41.86FG %
83.33FT %
103 PT %
vs OKCW 123-117
47.5FG %
79.49FT %
163 PT %
vs MEML 109-121
44.19FG %
86.96FT %
133 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Orlando MagicMagic

  • PFJonathan Isaac (Is out for season, Hamstring)
  • PGJalen Suggs (Is OUT Sunday vs LA Lakers, Concussion)

Los Angeles LakersLakers

  • SFLeBron James (Is out indefinitely, Foot)
  • PFAnthony Davis (Is probable Sunday vs Orlando, Foot)
  • CMohamed Bamba (Is out indefinitely, Ankle)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
Orlando vs LA Lakers prediction and stats

The Lakers have a slightly better offense and both teams have a compariable defense. The Lakers won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Magic 116 to Lakers 112.

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Won 80% of last 10 NBA predictions
Orlando vs Los Angeles infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 38% confidence Lakers will cover the spread - view the Orlando vs Los Angeles infographic for details on this prediction.

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