Orlando at Los Angeles

Orlando is playing tough defense even without Dwight Howard, 13th in the NBA in points allowed. The Magic is 37-17-2 ATS in their last 56 against the NBA Pacific division and will be up for this TV showdown against their old starting center who jilted them. Orlando is off a 12-point loss at home to the Nets, but the Magic is 37-15-2 ATS in their last 54 games following a loss of more than 10 points and 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games following a double-digit loss at home. They take on an overvalued Lakers team that is 2-4 ATS the last six games, sloppy with the basketball, weak in the backcourt and can't hit free throws (thanks, Dwight). The Lakers are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 games following a win and 2-8 ATS in their last ten games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400. The Lakers are also 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a spread win and 7-20 ATS in their last 27 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Play the Magic.