Lakers vs. Magic Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 24

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-22) square off against the Orlando Magic (30-26) on February 24, 2026 on SportsNet LA and FDSFL.

The Lakers take on the Magic in a game that Los Angeles is currently a favorite by 5 points. The over/under is 230.5 points for the matchup.

Lakers vs. Magic Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 230.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -5
• Moneyline: Lakers (-200), Magic (+168)

How to watch Lakers vs. Magic

• TV Channel: SportsNet LA, FDSFL

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Magic

• Lakers games this season have featured more combined points than this contest's total of 230.5 points 30 times.
• The Magic and their opponents have combined to score more than 230.5 points in 23 of 56 games this season.
• These teams rack up 230.9 points per game between them, 0.4 more than this game's total.
• These teams allow 230.8 points per game combined, 0.3 more points than the over/under for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Magic

• Los Angeles has put together a 29-26-1 ATS record so far this year.
• When playing as at least 5-point favorites this season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 10-8-1.
• The Magic have compiled a 23-33-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Orlando has covered the spread once this year (1-6 ATS) when playing as at least 5-point underdogs.
• At home this season, the Lakers are 16-11 overall and 13-13-1 against the spread.
• At home, Los Angeles is 5-4-1 ATS as a 5-point favorite or greater.
• The Magic are 12-16 overall, and 10-18 against the spread, away from home.
• This year, as 5-point underdogs or more on the road, Orlando is 3-4 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Magic

• The Lakers have gone 26-7 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 78.8% of those games).
• This season, the Magic have won six out of the 17 games, or 35.3%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Los Angeles has a record of 16-4 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -200 or shorter (winning 80%).
• Orlando has not won as an underdog of +168 or more on the moneyline this season in five games with those odds or longer.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lakers a 66.7% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Magic

• Pick ATS: Lakers (- 5)
• Pick OU: Over (230.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 123 - Magic 112
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