Lakers vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 24

The Orlando Magic (30-26) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (34-22) on February 24, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. Tuesday's matchup between the Lakers and the Magic features the Lakers as solid 6.5-point favorites. The game has an over/under of 227.5.

Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers-Magic game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lakers vs. Magic Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: SportsNet LA and FDSFL
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Lakers vs. Magic Prediction

ATS Pick: Magic (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (227.5)
Score Prediction: Lakers 117 - Magic 114

Lakers vs. Magic Betting Insights

• The Lakers have played 37 games with more than 227.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, this year.
• The Magic games have gone over 227.5 total points scored in 27 of 56 total matchups this year.
• The Lakers and the Magic combine to average 3.4 more points per game than the total of 227.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.3 more points per game (230.8) than this matchup's over/under of 227.5 points.
• Los Angeles has won 26, or 78.8%, of the 33 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Orlando has been chosen as underdogs in 17 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (35.3%) in those games.
• Orlando holds a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head matchups against Los Angeles.
• The Magic have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking the court against the Lakers.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 games.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 0.1 points more than the 227.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Lakers have 29 wins against the spread in 56 games this year.
• So far this season, Los Angeles has been installed as favorites by a 6.5-point margin or more 13 times and are 7-6 ATS in those matchups.
• Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 55.4% of the time (31 out of 56 games with a set point total).
• The Lakers average just 1.0 more point per game (115.7) than the Magic allow (114.7).
• Los Angeles is 25-6-1 against the spread and 29-3 overall when scoring more than 114.7 points.
• The Lakers are shooting 49.8% from the field this season, 2.1 percentage points higher than the 47.7% the Magic allow to opponents.
• The Lakers have done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (16-13-0) than they have in home games (13-13-1).
• Los Angeles has gone over the over/under more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 18 of 27 home matchups (66.7%). On the road, it has hit the over in 13 of 29 games (44.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Lakers have won a lower percentage of their games at home (.778) compared to road games (.800).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 32.8 points, 8.5 assists and 7.7 rebounds per contest.
• LeBron James averages 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, shooting 49.7% from the field and 30.3% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Deandre Ayton averages 13.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.0 block.
• Austin Reaves puts up 25.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 50.9% from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made treys per game.
• Jake LaRavia puts up 9.3 points, 4.0 boards and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 46.9% from the floor and 33.0% from downtown with 1.1 made treys per contest.

Magic Recent Trends

• The Magic are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Orlando has averaged a total of 221.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.2 fewer than this matchup's over/under of 227.5.
• The Magic have played 56 games, with 23 wins against the spread.
• Orlando has been underdogs by 6.5 points or more three times this year and covered the spread once.
• Magic games this year have hit the over 51.8% of the time (29 out of 56 games with a set point total).
• The Magic put up only 0.9 fewer points per game (115.2) than the Lakers allow (116.1).
• When it scores more than 116.1 points, Orlando is 18-7 against the spread and 22-3 overall.
• The Magic are shooting 46.3% from the field, 2.4% lower than the 48.7% the Lakers' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Magic have been better at home (13-15-0) than away (10-18-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Orlando's games have finished over more frequently at home (15 of 28, 53.6%) than on the road (14 of 28, 50%).
• In 2025-26 as moneyline favorites, the Magic have a better winning percentage at home (.667, 16-8 record) than away (.533, 8-7).

Magic Recent Stats

Magic Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Desmond Bane gets the Magic 20.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He's making 45.0% of his shots from the floor and 31.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 treys per contest.
• The Magic are getting 15.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game from Anthony Black this season.
• Wendell Carter Jr. gives the Magic 11.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while averaging 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Tristan da Silva is averaging 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 42.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 treys per game.

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