Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 28/03/2021, 10:52  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 28/03/2021 at 11:53 in NBA Predictions

Defending NBA champions, the LA Lakers find themselves third in the Western Conference Pacific Division. They look to close the gap on the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers with a home win over Orlando Magic. The Lakers have a season record of 29-17 but it's close in the Pacific Division with Phoenix top with one more win than the Lakers but from two games less. The Clippers have two more wins than the Lakers but from a game more. A win in this match is therefore important for the Lakers who have lost four of their last five matches. They got back into some form with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their most recent match. One of their losses this month was a vital game against the Phoenix Suns, lost by 17 points. The Lakers have a home record of 15-10 with three of the last five won.

Orlando Magic are rock bottom of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. They have a 15-30 season record and only have the Detroit Pistons below them in the overall table. Unlike their opponents who are fourth in the Western Conference, a play-off position is not likely. Orlando come into this match having lost three of their last four games. They did get a win over the Phoenix Suns but that was at home. Their away form is terrible with only five wins in 20 played this season and one win in the last ten. Go for the Lakers to get an important win here.