The Los Angeles Lakers (13-20) will look to turn around a four-game losing skid when visiting the Orlando Magic (13-21) on December 27, 2022 at Amway Center.
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Magic Vs Lakers Betting Odds
Injury Report as of December 27
Magic: Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee), Jalen Suggs: Out (Ankle), Chuma Okeke: Out (Knee)
Lakers: Dennis Schroder: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot), Juan Toscano-Anderson: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Lakers (+3.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (236) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Magic Vs Lakers Stat Rankings
| Magic Avg. (Rank) | Lakers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 110.3 (27th) | Points Scored | 115.7 (7th) |
| 113.1 (15th) | Points Allowed | 118.0 (27th) |
| 43.5 (12th) | Rebounds | 44.5 (7th) |
| 10.1 (16th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.3 (21st) |
| 10.9 (25th) | 3pt Made | 10.2 (30th) |
| 21.9 (29th) | Assists | 24.5 (17th) |
| 15.3 (26th) | Turnovers | 14.0 (14th) |
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Magic Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 27 | 21.7 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Franz Wagner | 34 | 19.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 16 | 16.1 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Cole Anthony | 17 | 13.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Moritz Wagner | 16 | 12.8 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Lakers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 25 | 27.8 | 8.1 | 6.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 30 | 15.3 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Russell Westbrook | 30 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Austin Reaves | 31 | 11.3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Dennis Schroder | 19 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Betting Trends
- The Magic’s record against the spread is 19-13-2.
- Orlando has one win ATS (1-1) as a 3.5-point favorite or greater this year.
- The Magic have seen 17 of their 34 games hit the over.
- In eight games this year, Orlando and its opponent have combined to score more than 236 points.
- Magic games this season have posted an average total of 223.4, which is 12.6 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
- The Lakers’ record against the spread is 12-20-1.
- As a 3.5-point underdog or more, Los Angeles has two wins ATS (2-14-1).
- The Lakers have seen 20 of their 33 games hit the over.
- Los Angeles’ games have had over 236 points 16 times this season.
- Lakers games average 233.7 total points, 2.3 less than the total for this matchup.
