Magic vs. Lakers
(NBA) Magic (ORL) vs. Lakers (LAL),
Point Spread: -4.50 | -105.00 Lakers (LAL) (Home)
Result: Loss
This is the second part of a back-to-back for Orlando. They're 2-7 (2-7-0 ATS) on the road and missing leading scorer/All-Star Paolo Banchero. Meanwhile, the rested Lakers are 7-0 (5-2-0 ATS) at home. Between injuries and Orlando's weak offense (25th in offensive rating), LA can hide their defense. Meanwhile, the Lakers are fourth in offensive rating and their league-leading ability to get to the free throw line can exploit the biggest hole in Orlando's defense. The Lakers are also among the best teams at keeping opponents off the free throw line. Back Los Angeles to beat the spread against a shorthanded/fatigued team.