Orlando Magic (30-26) vs. LA Lakers (34-22)
February 24, 2026 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers -5.5; Over/Under: 230.5
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The Orlando Magic travel to the Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Here’s a Lakers vs. Magic prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs. Magic pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last 11 games overall, and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Clippers in a 111-109 road win on Sunday. Desmond Bane led the team with 36 points on 13 of 19 shooting; Paolo Banchero added 16 points with seven rebounds and eight assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Magic shot 48 percent from the field and eight of 23 from the 3-point line as they kept trading shots with the Clippers in a close contest that could’ve gone either way until the final 1:26, where the Magic closed on a 6-2 run to escape with the gritty road win.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in great shape as they’ve won 10 of their last 16 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Celtics in a 111-89 home defeat on Sunday. Luka Doncic led the team with 25 points on nine of 22 shooting, LeBron James added 20 points with five assists, while Austin Reaves chipped in with 15 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Lakers shot just 39 percent from the field and nine of 30 from the 3-point line, which was never going to be enough to hang with the Celtics, who had Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard scoring 32 and 30 points, respectively. Rui Hachimura had a rough game of just five points on two of seven shooting off the bench, while Marcus Smart finished scoreless on zero of seven shooting.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have won each of their six previous home games against the Magic following a home loss.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a loss.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Magic and Lakers.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games against Southeast Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last eight Tuesday games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Dončić ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (32.8) this season.
- Deandre Ayton is the only player to have made 10+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Desmond Bane has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Paolo Banchero is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (21.5), rebounds (8.4), and assists (5.0) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.8%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.1).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.4).
Lakers vs Magic Prediction
The Magic have ruled out Franz Wagner again, with Jalen Suggs upgraded to questionable, while the Lakers have listed Jaxson Hayes as doubtful for this contest. The Magic are starting to heat up, and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their hard-fought win over the Clippers in their last outing, while the Lakers also beat the Clippers before they got humbled by the Lakers in a tough loss on Sunday. These two squads have yet to meet this season, but I think we’re in a close contest here, so while I think the Lakers will bounce back with a much-needed win at home, I expect it to go down to the wire. You can make an argument for either side here, but I think the Lakers win in a nailbiter.
