LiontipsLakers vs Orlando. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers suffered defeats in two latest matches, losing to Houston (110:114) on away and to Dallas (110;111) at home. But on March 15, team secured a victory over New Orleans (123:108). With 34 victories and 37 defeats, Californian team is at the 11th position in the Western conference standings.
Starting five player Anthony Davis might miss the upcoming game. 30-year old center averages 25 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando suffered two defeats in three latest matches, losing to San Antonio (114:132) and Phoenix (113:116) on away, but team managed to beat the Clippers (113:108) on away. With 29 victories and 42 defeats, Magic are at the 13th position in the Eastern conference.
Sixth man Jalen Suggs is currently on team's injuried list. Team's leader on points (20.0 per game) and rebounds (6.6) per game Paolo Banchero is healthy and ready to play.
Trends
Ставка Davis: total over 24,5 points
Davis averages 25 points per game
Ставка Banchero: total over 18,5 points
Banchero averages 20 points per game
Tip and bets
Lakers are considered overwhelming favorites by the bookmakers. It's hard to argue with that. Orlando secured the most recent victory over the Lakers back on 2020. Unlike Magic, Darwin Ham's men still have a chance to reach the playoffs. Lakers should secure a comfortable victory at home tonight.
Our prediction - Lakers to win with a handicap of (-5,5) points
Lakers average 114 points per game at home, while Orlando score the same 114 on away. Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually high-scoring. A total of 220 points was beaten in two of three latest head-to-head matches. Taking into account, we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 225.5 points
