This is a 10* TOTAL BK on the OVER Magic/Lakers.

I had a play on the OVER in the Magic/Clippers last night, and while it looked good at half time, Orlando stumbled in the second half and eventually fell 104-93. That broke a string of six straight wins in which it had held its opponent to 99 or fewer points.

Now here on the second game of the back-to-back, we can expect the Lakers to push the pace here against this now fatigued Magic side. Orlando has now seen the total go UNDER in seven straight games, but with the home side looking to get the visitors out of their comfort zone throughout, I do finally expect Orlando to see a higher-scoring outcome here on Thursday.

The Lakers have won six straight. They beat Utah 124-118 last time out, and I'm anticipating a similar final combined score in this one as well.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP