NBA Betting Line Favors Los Angeles Lakers over Orlando Magic
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to pay off for their betting supporters on Wednesday when they play host to the Orlando Magic at STAPLES Center in NBA basketball wagering action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Los Angeles Lakers as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -6-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 226 for Wednesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 118-101 victory for the Lakers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Los Angeles battles the Orlando Magic, currently with a 20-44 mark (30-33-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 34-28-1 for the Los Angeles Lakers and 28-36 for the Orlando Magic. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Orlando injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 12-rated Los Angeles Lakers and the No. 18-rated Magic in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 9-ranked offense averaging 108.32 PPG, against a Orlando Magic defense that ranks No. 25 at 109.7 PPG. The Los Angeles Lakers field goal percentage has averaged 46.08% so far, more than the Orlando Magic shooters have achieved on the year, 46.06% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Magic got 15 points from Nikola Vucevic, but it was Utah that prevailed in a 94-80 final on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Julius Randle scored 21 points in a failed effort to lead the Lakers to victory (they lost 108-103 to Portland at STAPLES Center on Monday).
Next Betting Matchups
Orlando at Sacramento, Friday, March 9th
Los Angeles at Denver, Friday, March 9th