Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The Orlando Magic will visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on SN-LA.

The Magic, led by head coach Jamahl Mosley, hold a 30-26 record and are ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Lakers, under head coach JJ Redick, have a 34-22 record and sit 5th in the Western Conference. Both teams are eager to improve their standings as they face off in this game.

Magic vs Lakers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Magic Spread: +5.5 (-110)
    • Lakers Spread: -5.5 (-113)
    • Magic MoneyLine: +172
    • Lakers MoneyLine: -209
    • Over/Under: 230.5 (-110)

Orlando Magic Team Preview

The Orlando Magic have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 111-109. Desmond Bane led the team with 36 points, while Paolo Banchero contributed 16 points and 8 assists.

In their game against the Phoenix Suns, the Magic lost 113-110. Paolo Banchero was impressive with 26 points and 14 rebounds. Desmond Bane also added 34 points to the team’s effort.

The Magic had a strong performance against the Sacramento Kings, winning 131-94. Paolo Banchero scored 30 points, while Anthony Black contributed 20 points. The team displayed solid shooting, making 50% of their field goals in that game.

Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers recently faced some ups and downs in their games. They lost to the Boston Celtics by 22 points, scoring 89 points with a field goal percentage of 39.1%. In contrast, they edged out the Los Angeles Clippers by 3 points and defeated the Dallas Mavericks by 20 points.

Offensively, the Lakers rank 13th in points per game with 115.7. They lead the league in field goal percentage at 49.8% and two-point percentage at 59.5%. Despite their shooting skills, they struggle with rebounds, ranking 28th with 40.9 per game.

Luka Dončić is a standout player for the Lakers, averaging 32.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. LeBron James contributes 21.7 points, while Austin Reaves adds 25.2 points on average. The team might miss Jaxson Hayes, who is doubtful due to an ankle sprain.

BTB Betting Pick

The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points against the Magic. The Lakers score 115.7 points per game, while the Magic allow 114.7 points. Given the Lakers’ strong shooting stats, they are likely to cover the spread. Our projected score is Lakers 119, Magic 112.

The total for this game is set at 230.5 points. The Magic average 115.2 points per game, and the Lakers allow 116.1 points. Both teams have offenses capable of scoring, but their defenses may keep the total under. We recommend taking the under, with a projected total of 231 points.