The Los Angeles Lakers (13-20) and'Orlando Magic'(13-21) meet Tuesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 7.5-point underdogs 124-115 at the Dallas Mavericks Sunday. Los Angeles allowed 51 points in the 3rd quarter, the highest-scoring quarter on Christmas Day in NBA history.
The Lakers are 0-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games.
The Magic covered as 6-point home favorites 133-113 vs. the San Antonio Spurs Friday. G'Cole Anthony'finished with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists, all game-highs, as Orlando improved to 8-1 in its last 9 games.