Published Mar 20, 11:47am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 20, 11:47am ET
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Updated Mar 20, 11:47am ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Orlando Magic hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Who has the edge in our Magic vs Lakers pick?
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| Orlando Magic | +2.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -2.5 (-110) |
Following a seven-game win streak, Orlando has dropped its last three games. The team's most recent setback was a 130-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
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The Magic trailed by 33 points through three quarters. And despite a 34-20 advantage in the fourth, the effort wasn't enough to come out on top against a Hornets' squad that shot 21-for-46 from deep.
Desmond Bane paced the offense with 24 points and seven rebounds. Paolo Banchero finished with 20 points and seven assists.
On the other side, the Lakers are riding a seven-game win streak. This stretch includes wins over Denver, Houston, and Miami.
Los Angeles trailed by six points at the break, but found its footing after that. In the second half, the Lakers outscored Miami 75-61 en route to a 134-126 victory.
Luka Doncic was simply on another level, scoring a game-high 60 points to go along with seven rebounds. He was 18-for-30 overall, 9-for-17 from beyond the arc, and 15-of-19 from the charity stripe. LeBron James posted a triple-double that consisted of 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
True, the Magic have won four of the previous five meetings in this series. However, Los Angeles is 15-9 against Eastern Conference opponents and 5-3 against Southeast Division teams.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers
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