Lakers vs. Magic Game 1

[jeffusa]

I'm gonna bet on Magic Moneyline. Once the odds become available I may switch to a Magic Pointspread bet if that is more favorable.

[darrell74]

Lakers -6
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[BrandonLaz]

Game 1 I am rolling Lakeshow I believe. They have the NBA Finals experience and that carries them the first game.

[EastsidaProduct]

First thing first, I am rooting for the Lakers. Still, I don't thing they'll win the first game by more than 5 points. With that said, I'll bet Orlando (+5.5) and the (u. 204).

[LT Profits]

Yes but the Magic stole Game 1 on the road from more experienced post-season teams each of the last two rounds.

That said, I am pretty confident the Lakers win Game 1 SU. As for covering -6, I will look closer tomorrow.

[RoagBettor]

If you've noticed, the Lakers have stepped it up since Game 6 against the Rockets. The Finals are a different story for them, they will not have a letdown at home.

Lakers in 5. I can't see Orlando beating them in LA and the Lakers will take 1 in Orlando.

[BCaldwell32]

Orlando is the better team in my opinion, this should be a great series but there is no way that I am not taking Orlando money line for series at +200!!! That is way to high especially when the Lakers have a hard time against physical teams.

Orlando in 7

[SportsTerminator]

I like Orlando to win the series. I say Orlando in 6...maybe shorter... But I just think Orlando is stacked with offensive firepower. Orlando's bench is too good compared to the Lakers. I just don't see the Lakers keeping up with Orlando. But one key thing for Orlando is for Superman to stay out of foul trouble. And if Orlando is driving the ball to basket they will be unstoppable.

For game 1 I like Orlando +6.

[whoatommy]

But I just think Orlando is stacked with offensive firepower. Orlando's bench is too good compared to the Lakers.

1. Offensive firepower? The Lakers lead the league in scoring at one point....

2. Name one Orlando bench player better than Lamar Odom....

[Jerry Seinfeld]

If you've noticed, the Lakers have stepped it up since Game 6 against the Rockets. The Finals are a different story for them, they will not have a letdown at home.

Lakers in 5. I can't see Orlando beating them in LA and the Lakers will take 1 in Orlando.

In the finals they need to steal more than one on the road to win in five.

[lakerboy]

In the finals they need to steal more than one on the road to win in five.

i guess math isnt your forte

[dova]

I think the Lakers are going to win the series and probably pretty handily when they clinch, but I have a feeling that the Magic can steal game 1 or at least cover.

[nysmoneyman]

The Lakers and Orlando met twice this season with Orlando winning both games. Orlando beat LA 106-103 back on December 20th of 2008 as 1-½ point home underdogs in Orlando. Orlando shot over 48% in victory compared to LA hitting on 41% of their shots. In their return meeting at Staples Center on January 16th the Magic beat the Lakers 109-103 as 4-point road underdogs. Orlando hit on 44% of their shots while the Lakers just 39% on their home court. In both meetings Orlando hit on over 40% from the three-point line. In their meeting on January 16th the Magic crushed the Lakers on the boards by a 68-52 margin on the Lakers home court. Orlando will continue to be without point guard Jameer Nelson who is out for the season. Nelson in the Magic’s win at Staple Center had 28 points on 9-18 shooting. With Andrew Bynum in the lineup for their January meeting Dwight Howard exploded for 25 points and 20 rebounds at Staples Center. Lakers forward Pau Gasol was held well below his season average in both games against Orlando scoring just 11 and 13 point respectively and making just 9-22 shots from the field.

[SportsTerminator]

1. Offensive firepower? The Lakers lead the league in scoring at one point....

2. Name one Orlando bench player better than Lamar Odom....

Lamar Odom is off and on inconsistent. Mikael Pietrus... at least with Pietrus you know what you get every night. Good defense and a decent amount of points on the board. I would take Orlando's bench over the Lakers anyday. Orlando's bench plays with heart unlike the Lakers. Anthony Johnson, Gortat, Pietrus, J.J. Redick>Luke Walton, Vuacic, Brown, Odom, Farmar

[Jerry Seinfeld]

i guess math isnt your forte

2-3-2 series format. Tell me how LAL win in five without winning two on the road. I guess the NBA is not your forte.

[lakerboy]

u got me there

[SportsTerminator]

2-3-2 series format. Tell me how LAL win in five without winning two on the road. I guess the NBA is not your forte.

Oh wow I forgot all about the series format. Good info Jerry. If the Lakers loses one of their home games of the first 2 that could be it...

[jjgold]

Orlando is due to play some bad games. They are very good but the shooting is way above average for them.

[shantystar]

Lakers -6,strong inside tip i gained today.

[Domestic]

I really think this is the kind of series that is not worth making a play on until we have seen the first game.

[lakerboy]

agreed- but then you have 1 less game to make money on

[BCaldwell32]

1. Offensive firepower? The Lakers lead the league in scoring at one point....

2. Name one Orlando bench player better than Lamar Odom....

What is your point? Odom is best player coming off bench for both teams, but overall Orlando has a better bench and when Pietrus lights up the lakers this series you won't be laughing like a clueless idiot.

[Wilforth]

Game 1 will take off on a cagey note:

GM1: Magic/Lakers UNDER 51 1Q

[Wilforth]

Lakers in 6. I figure they'll win GMs 1, 2, 4 and 6. Magic take GMs 3 and 5 at home.

[NBA Hero]

lakers will fight hard to protect their home court. i dont expect orl to shoot well in this series.

[RICHIE801]

orlando is due to play some bad games. They are very good but the shooting is way above average for them.

thank you!!!

[jeffusa]

I put my money down on the moneyline. I got the Magic +260!

I believe Game 1 will be key to this series, I believe whoever wins Game 1 will win the series.

[jeffusa]

The Lakers and Orlando met twice this season with Orlando winning both games. Orlando beat LA 106-103 back on December 20th of 2008 as 1-½ point home underdogs in Orlando. Orlando shot over 48% in victory compared to LA hitting on 41% of their shots. In their return meeting at Staples Center on January 16th the Magic beat the Lakers 109-103 as 4-point road underdogs. Orlando hit on 44% of their shots while the Lakers just 39% on their home court. In both meetings Orlando hit on over 40% from the three-point line. In their meeting on January 16th the Magic crushed the Lakers on the boards by a 68-52 margin on the Lakers home court. Orlando will continue to be without point guard Jameer Nelson who is out for the season. Nelson in the Magic’s win at Staple Center had 28 points on 9-18 shooting. With Andrew Bynum in the lineup for their January meeting Dwight Howard exploded for 25 points and 20 rebounds at Staples Center. Lakers forward Pau Gasol was held well below his season average in both games against Orlando scoring just 11 and 13 point respectively and making just 9-22 shots from the field.

Good non-biased rundown. Looks like the Magic have the edge based on their previous meetups.

[NBA Hero]

yes, thats why they won both games.

thats history

[SexyMit]

Under!!

[lakerboy]

I like Orlando to win the series. I say Orlando in 6...maybe shorter... But I just think Orlando is stacked with offensive firepower. Orlando's bench is too good compared to the Lakers. I just don't see the Lakers keeping up with Orlando. But one key thing for Orlando is for Superman to stay out of foul trouble. And if Orlando is driving the ball to basket they will be unstoppable.

For game 1 I like Orlando +6.

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