Lakers vs Magic NBA Picks Game 4 NBA Betting Odds Preview: The Orlando Magic (1-2) were able to guarantee not being swept for the second consecutive times in the NBA Finals by taking Game 3 away from the mighty Los Angeles Lakers (2-1). Nevertheless, have the Magic really gotten back into this series? If you look at the NBA betting odds on tonights game you will notce the bookmakers have made the Magic the favorites once again. Can Orlando possibly win another game against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers?
Well, that remains to be seen, but if you’re a Magic’s fan, a “Laker-Hater”, or simple just another bandwagon/spineless fan, there are some things that should concern you when cheering for Orlando.
Let’s begin by pointing out that, NBA betting odds makers at Bodog.com have listed the Orlando Magic [-1½ or -130 ML] as the Sports Odds favorites in tonight’s game against the visiting underdogs, Los Angeles Lakers [+1½ +110 ML].
The Opening tipoff for tonight’s Lakers vs. Magic NBA Picks Game 4 NBA Finals Odds has been set for just after 9 PM ET (6 PM PT) and it will be broadcasted nationwide on ABC-Sports.
The number one thing for Magic fans is the fact that NBA Finals Odds makers have move the sports betting odds today from the opening 3½ to a 1½ against Orlando and in favor of LA. The OVER/UNDER has remained the same throughout, as it was officially set at a combined total of 201 points scored.
Another thing that should concern you is that in Game 3, the Orlando magic shot the living crap out of the ball, and still were in danger of losing the game. In fact in Game 3, Orlando set a new NBA Finals record for field goal percentage.
The Magic shot 75% from the field in the entire first half, finished the game at a blistering 63%, and yet somehow, if Kobe would have been his normal self in the 4th quarter, guaranteed Orlando would have lost that game.
Here’s another thing to worry about: Kobe Bryant will not play like that twice, and the Magic know it very well. “We have to understand,” Magic guard Rafer Alston said. “He's not one to let it happen on back-to-back occasions.”
