| MATCHUP | Orlando Magic | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 30-26 | 34-22 |
| Spread | +5.5 -115 | -5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Clippers and lost to the Suns, and they play the Rockets next. The Magic have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.3 points and 4.8 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Clippers and lost to the Celtics, and they play the Suns next. The Lakers have won 10 of their last 16 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 25.4 points and 5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last eight Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Magic and Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Magic teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last four night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Magic’s last nine games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Rui Hachimura ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.1%) this season.
- Austin Reaves is one of only six players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Anthony Black ranks 7th in the league for fast break points (200) this season.
- Wendell Carter Jr. is one of only nine qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.9).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (62.5%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (26.8).
- This season, 18.6% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Jaxson Hayes is doubtful for the Lakers.
The Magic will be without Franz Wagner. Jalen Suggs is questionable.
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
I’ve bashed the Magic all season long, as I believe this team is overrated and a 23-32-1 ATS record doesn’t help. However, this is a lot of points to throw at the Lakers, who have had issues stepping up in competition and are fresh off a game against the Celtics where they scored 89 points. The Magic are 3-0 SU and ATS in the last 3 games against the Lakers. The underdog is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 games between the Lakers and Magic. I’m grabbing those points with the magic on the road.