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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.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0
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.
Lakers at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Magic +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -3.5 (-110) | Magic +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lakers at Magic key injuries
Lakers
- F Rui Hachimura (knee) questionable
- F LeBron James (groin) probable
Magic
- G Cole Anthony (toe) questionable
- G Jalen Suggs (knee) out
- C Moritz Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 114, Magic 108
Moneyline
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.
Against the spread
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.
Over/Under
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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