NBA Finals
Game 1 – Orlando Magic @ Los Angeles Lakers
Thursday, June 4 at 9:05 p.m. ET
NBA odds: Lakers -6

The Magic shocked the world by downing the Cleveland Cavaliers, yet the sportsbook lines for Game 1 show they still aren’t getting any respect. The epitome of a true “team,” they’ve created matchup problems throughout the basketball betting playoffs. No one can guard Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu and, surprisingly, Rafer Alston continue to shoot the lights out. Kobe and the Lakers are a formidable team and a strong bet to win the series, but they’ve been surprised on home court before. Maybe the Magic will catch them off guard.

Our pick: Magic +6