Lakers vs. Magic Free Pick
ORLANDO, FL (The Spread) – Fresh off their loss to the Heat on Thursday night, the Lakers will try and regroup when they take on the Magic tonight at 8:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Magic as 4-point favorites over the Lakers, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 182.5 points. Los Angeles enters play with a 10-6 overall record and is 1-5 on the road, while Orlando is 10-4 overall and 5-2 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Magic opened as 4.5-point favorites but it has dropped to 4 at most sports books, while the total is currently either 182 or 182.5 after opening at 182.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,000-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Lakers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Los Angeles. According to latest NBA trends, the Lakers are 5-1-1 against the spread in their last seven games against the Magic and 4-1 ATS in their last five games in Orlando. The road team is also 10-4-1 against the spread in the last 15 meetings between these two teams while the underdog is 11-3-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
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