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LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to face Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic in the 2023-24 NBA regular season on Saturday at the Amway Center. The Magic have managed the fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with three wins in five matches while the Lakers are placed fifth in the Western Conference standings with three wins and two losses.
The Lakers extended their winning streak to seven victories against the Magic in the NBA regular season matches after winning their previous match by 103-106 this season. LA Lakers are currently on a two-game winning streak while the Magic won their last game against the Utah Jazz.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- The Lakers dominated the Magic last season by winning both their regular season clashes.
- The Lakers have won their last seven NBA regular season matches against the Magic.
- In their last 10 regular season matches, the Lakers won eight matches while the Magic won two games.
Top Players:
- The Magic feature Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Markelle Fultz, and Wendell Carter Jr. as their star players.
- The Lakers feature LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Magic 112-119 Lakers)
- 1st quarter: 25-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-27
- 3rd quarter: 31-32
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Lakers at Magic: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 3.5 points (Lakers -3.5)
Over/Under (OU): 218.5 (Over)
Prediction: Magic 112-119 Lakers
Money Line:
- The Lakers have -160 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +135 to claim victory.
- Last season, the Magic lost 13 of the 22 games they were named the favorites while the Lakers won 16 of the 44 games they played as the underdogs.
- Last season, the Magic won 25 of the 60 games they were named the underdogs while the Lakers lost 11 of the 38 games they played as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2022-23 regular season, the Magic averaged 111.4 points per game while the Lakers averaged 117.2 points per game
- From their opponents last season, the Magic averaged 2.6 points less per game, and the Lakers averaged 0.6 points more per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Lakers, LeBron James led the squad last season with 28.9 points per game followed by Anthony Davis with 25.9 points per game. Apart from them, D'Angelo Russell averaged 17.4 ppg while Russell Westbrook (now in LA Lakers) scored 15.9 ppg.
- For the Magic, Paolo Banchero led the squad last season with 20 points per game followed by Franz Wagner with 18 points per game. Apart from them, Wendell Carter Jr. averaged 15.2 ppg while Markelle Fultz scored 14 ppg.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers: How to Watch
When and where will the Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers will take place on November 5 at 04:30 a.m. IST (November 4, 07:00 p.m. ET) at the Amway Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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