Los Angeles @ Orlando Picks & Props

Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 1.9 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 79th percentile out of all players in the league. Dorian Finney-Smith has tallied 28.4 minutes per game away from home this year, putting him in the 75th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Lakers rank as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 1.9 threes per game (8th-most in the NBA) against the Magic, creating a strong matchup. The matchup vs. the Magic may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 5.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (4th-most in the league).

The Magic have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA this year. The Orlando Magic are expected to see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 6th-most lethargic tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Orlando Magic grade out 7thworst in in the NBA with only 9.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 4.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season while on his home court. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 48.8% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 18.6% more than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 30.4 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. As a team, the Orlando Magic have been great at getting to the foul line in recent days: 2nd-best in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage with 28.6 free throw attempts per game. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands to see an increase in output across the board as a result of holding the home court advantage in this game.

The Lakers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road. The Magic have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA when playing on the road with just 8.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. the Orlando Magic is a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.3 foul shots per game this year (5th-least in the NBA). Luka Doncic ought to experience a decrease in performance in all facets of the game as a result of being on the road in this game.

The Lakers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road. The Magic have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Lakers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA when playing on the road with just 8.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. LeBron James will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens stat production in all stat categories.

Anthony Black has converted 52.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 11.1% more than he's converted in all games this season. Anthony Black has converted 53.3% of his treys over the last 5 games, 24.6% more than he's converted from three overall this season. Anthony Black has attempted 2.7 foul shots per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 1.1 rate last season. As a team, the Orlando Magic have been great at getting to the foul line in recent days: 2nd-best in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage with 28.6 free throw attempts per game. Anthony Black will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player performance in all stat categories.

Wendell Carter Jr. has successfully made 50.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games at home, 8.5% more than he's sunk over the course of the season at home. Wendell Carter Jr. has successfully made 91.1% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 18.1% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. As a team, the Orlando Magic have been great at getting to the foul line in recent days: 2nd-best in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage with 28.6 free throw attempts per game. Wendell Carter Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the NBA, Franz Wagner rates in the 98th percentile for field goal attempts, logging 19.3 per game this year. Franz Wagner has tallied 33.4 minutes per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a favorable one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). Franz Wagner has made 4.1 foul shots per game with the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. As a team, the Orlando Magic have been great at getting to the foul line in recent days: 2nd-best in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage with 28.6 free throw attempts per game.

Jaxson Hayes has converted 4.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's converted overall this season. Jaxson Hayes has tallied 25.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.7 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Lakers rank as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court. Jaxson Hayes has attempted 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted overall this season. The matchup with Wendell Carter Jr. as it relates to getting to the free-throw line places in just the 93rd percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs attempting a monstrous 3.4 foul shots per game this year.

Rui Hachimura has scored 17.4 points per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 3.9 more than he's scored in all games this season on the road. Rui Hachimura has made 2.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's sunk in all games this year while playing away from home. Rui Hachimura has averaged 31.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 85th percentile. The Lakers rank as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court.

Cory Joseph has converted 42.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games at home, 9.9% higher than he's sunk overall this year on his home court. Cory Joseph has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 16.7% more than he's sunk over the course of the year at home. As a team, the Orlando Magic have been great at getting to the foul line in recent days: 2nd-best in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage with 28.6 free throw attempts per game. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 6.2 foul shots per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe. Cory Joseph will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to boost stat production in all stat categories.

Austin Reaves has sunk 10.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 more than he's made in all games this year. Austin Reaves has made 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this year. Austin Reaves has played 34.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 94th percentile. The Lakers rank as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games away from their home court. The matchup vs. the Orlando Magic is a good one for field goal attempts; the other team's starting SGs have averaged the most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (14.8).

Gabe Vincent has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Tristan da Silva has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Gary Harris has gone over 2.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jarred Vanderbilt has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.