Orlando at Los Angeles

Despite a blowout loss at Denver the last game, Orlando has still won five of its last eight (6-2 ATS run). That included four straight up wins as an underdog. Orlando is Top 10 in the NBA defensively in points allowed. The Magic are 12-4-1 ATS following a loss of more than 10 points. Orlando just beat this Lakers team, 130-117, last week while shooting 53.8%. Los Angeles is still shaky on defense at #21 in points allowed and #18 at defending beyond the arc. Plus, Los Angeles is poor from the charity stripe (.722), ranked #25. The Lakers are 1-8 ATS against the Eastern Conference, plus 0-6 ATS at home against a team with a losing road record. The underdog has covered five of the last seven meetings, so back the dog that plays much better defense. Play Orlando.