Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/19/2023 Analysis, Odds and Picks
The Orlando Magic are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with hopes of continuing their momentum after a road win against the Clippers on Saturday. Orlando is currently fourth in the Southeast division with a record of 29-42, while the Lakers are last in the Pacific division with a record of 34-37. The Lakers will be without LeBron James, leaving Anthony Davis as their top scorer and rebounder.
Orlando’s recent victory over the Clippers ended a slump in which they had lost five of their last seven games. Markelle Fultz led the team with 28 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 27 points and 12 rebounds. The Lakers, on the other hand, suffered a close 111-110 loss to the Mavericks on Friday, despite Anthony Davis’ 26 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers shot 51% from the field and just five of 20 from beyond the arc. They will try to avoid a third straight loss.
- The total stayed UNDER in 8 of Orlando’s last 9 games on the road against the LA.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- Orlando is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/19/2023 Analysis, Odds and Picks
After splitting their last eight games, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to avoid a third consecutive loss when they face off against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. The Lakers suffered a tough 111-110 defeat at the hands of the Mavericks on Friday, despite a strong effort from power forward Anthony Davis who led the team with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.
Shooting guard Austin Reaves provided a spark off the bench with 16 points, while point guard Dennis Schroder contributed 15 points and D’Angelo Russell tallied 11 points with 11 assists. The Lakers struggled offensively, shooting just five of 20 from the 3-point line, and had to come back from a 14-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter, only to see the Mavericks hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer thanks to Maxi Kleber’s clutch performance.
- The Lakers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games with a team in the Eastern Conference.
- LA is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games played on a Sunday.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. Expect the Los Angeles Lakers to win against the Orlando Magic at home on Sunday, with a betting tip for the UNDER in the totals. Orlando’s second consecutive game on the road and history show that the UNDER has hit in seven of their last 10 away games. Orlando’s scoring average is low, ranking 26th in the NBA. Prediction: The Lakers to win, but the best bet is UNDER 119-112.
NBA Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, CA
Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023
TV: BSFL
NBA Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -6.5
NBA Totals: 229.5
