Lakers-Magic Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Amway Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Lakers lost 89-87 to the Heat last time out, as 8-point favorites on the road. The game's 176 points fell UNDER the posted total of 203. Kobe Bryant shot 12-for-24 from the field with 28 points. Orlando held San Antonio to just 29 points in the first half as they ran away with a 90-78 victory over on Thursday. Orlando easily covered the slight 2.5-point spread, while the 168 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192. Jameer Nelson led the way with 24 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Rashard Lewis chipped in with 15 points in this contest. Current streak: Orlando has won 3 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 21-4 SU, 11-14 ATS Orlando: 20-6 SU, 16-9-1 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Memphis are 7-3 After playing Miami are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 Orlando most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Golden State are 7-3 After playing San Antonio are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Orlando LA Lakers are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Next up: LA Lakers at Memphis, Monday, December 22 Orlando home to Golden State, Monday, December 22