NBA Best Bets: Lakers vs. Magic Picks for November 21

Published 5:39 am Thursday, November 21, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-4) are favored (-5.5) to build on a six-game winning streak when they host the Orlando Magic (9-7) at 10:30 PM ET on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs on SportsNet LA and FDSFL.

Hoping to gain an edge on Thursday’s game? Check out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the following article.

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Lakers vs. Magic Game Info

  • When: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
  • TV: SportsNet LA and FDSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Lakers vs. Magic Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Magic (+ 5.5)

  • Los Angeles has seven wins in 14 games against the spread this year.
  • Orlando’s record against the spread is 8-8-0.
  • The Lakers have two wins ATS (2-5) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Magic don’t have a win ATS (0-4) as a 5.5-point underdog or more this season.

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Pick OU:

Over (217.5)

  • In 11 of 14 games this season, the Lakers and their opponents have gone over 217.5 points.
  • The Magic have played four games this season that finished with a combined score above 217.5 points.
  • Los Angeles has an average total of 228.7 in its contests this year, 11.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The average total for Orlando’s games this season is 217.3 points, 0.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
  • The Lakers are the 21st-highest scoring team in the NBA this year. The Magic have scored the 16th-most points.
  • The Lakers are the NBA’s eighth-ranked scoring defense while the Magic are the ninth-ranked.

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Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-222)

  • The Lakers have been favorites in nine games this season and won eight (88.9%) of those contests.
  • The Magic have been underdogs in six games this season and have come away with the win one time (16.7%) in those contests.
  • This season, Los Angeles has won six of its seven games when favored by at least -222 on the moneyline.
  • Orlando has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +180 or worse on the moneyline this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.9% chance of a victory for the Lakers.

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