Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 11/21/24

Losing Paolo Banchero to an injury was devastating for the Orlando Magic, or at least it looked that way. They initially lost 4 straight without him before responding with a 6-game win streak because they played some of the best defense in the NBA this season. However, that streak ended last night against the Clippers, with the Magic failing to keep up with the pace by scoring just 93 points. Now they face the Lakers, who are much more potent on offense, and Orland is playing their second game in as many nights. The momentum is clearly on the Lakers’ side here.

Los Angeles has racked up 10 wins in their first 14 games this season and is currently the only remaining undefeated team at home in the Western Conference. Anthony Davis‘ play has been a major reason why the Lakers are so good, as he averages 30.7 points per game, marking the highest of his career. I don’t see the Wagner bros stopping him here; in his last 2 games against Orlando, AD has totaled 54 points, 32 rebounds and 10 blocks. The Magic have just 2 wins in 10 meetings with the Lakers, plus their road form hasn’t been all that good this season (2-6 overall). LA is a reliable 5-2 ATS in home games this season, and winning by 6+ points is very doable here, so let’s back them to cover.

Magic vs Lakers prediction: Los Angeles -5.5 is available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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