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- The Magic come in at 9-7.
- Orlando has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (25th).
- The Magic are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.
- The Lakers host the Magic with a record of 10-4.
- Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
- The Lakers are coming off a 124-118 win vs. the Magic.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction
The Orlando Magic travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points and have won six straight games. The over/under line is set at 217.5 points.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena and will tip-off at 10:30 ET. The Lakers are 10-4 and currently sit third in the Western Conference. The Magic are 9-7 and are fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Magic vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Lakers
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds LAL -5.5, ORL +186 | LAL -224 O/U 217.5
Magic Preview: Can the Magic Offense Score Enough on the Road?
The Magic fell to 9-7 on the season after a 104-93 road loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Orlando, who entered the game as 3.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 197 fell short of the 205.5 O/U line.
Orlando trailed 29-25 after the 1st quarter but edged the Clippers 29-28 in the 2nd. A pivotal 10-0 run by the Clippers extended their lead from 70-64 to 80-64, and Orlando couldn’t recover, scoring just 18 points in the 4th while holding the Clippers to 17.
In their 104-93 loss to the Clippers, the Magic's offense struggled, shooting just 22.9% from three-point range and making only 8 threes overall. Their field goal percentage was 44%, and they finished with just 93 points.
Anthony Black led the way with 17 points, 8 assists, and 2 made threes at 40% shooting. Jalen Suggs added 16 points, including 7 in the 1st quarter, while Franz Wagner contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Defensively, the Magic gave up 104 points to the Clippers, allowing 29 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, holding the Clippers to just 17 points.
Orlando allowed the Clippers to shoot 49% from the field and 50% from three, with 11 threes made. The Clippers also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. The Magic finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.
Lakers Preview: Will the Los Angeles Defense Show Up at Home?
The Magic dropped to 9-7 on the season after a 104-93 road loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Orlando, who entered the game as 3.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 197 points fell short of the 205.5 O/U line.
Orlando stayed close early, trailing 29-25 after the 1st quarter and winning the 2nd quarter 29-28. However, a 10-0 run by the Clippers pushed the score from 70-64 to 80-64, and Orlando couldn’t recover. The Magic were outscored 30-21 in the 3rd quarter and edged the Clippers 18-17 in the 4th.
The Lakers shot 55.3% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 45.2% clip in their win over the Jazz, with Dalton Knecht leading the way. Knecht connected on 9 threes, shooting 75% from deep and finishing with 37 points and 5 rebounds.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis each added 26 points, with James dishing out 12 assists. Knecht scored 21 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while James added 10 in the period.
The Lakers' defense held strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up just 22 points in each, but struggled in the 4th, allowing 43 points. Despite this, they managed to secure the win over the Jazz. Overall, they allowed 118 points on 50% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Jazz to 12 made threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Utah to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.
Magic vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 101 points per game.
- In their last three home games, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-5.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Under 217.5 Be sure to check out our other NBA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.