Lakers vs. Magic Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 21

The Los Angeles Lakers (45-25) will look to build on a three-game road winning run when visiting the Orlando Magic (38-31) on March 21, 2026 at Kia Center.

The Lakers match up against the Magic in a game that Los Angeles is currently a modest favorite by 3 points. A 233.5-point total is set for the game.

Lakers vs. Magic Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Arena: Kia Center
• Total: 233.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -3
• Moneyline: Lakers (-152), Magic (+128)

How to watch Lakers vs. Magic

• TV Channel: SportsNet LA, FDSFL, NBA TV

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Magic

• Lakers games this season have gone over this contest's total of 233.5 points 31 times.
• The Magic and their opponents have combined to score more than 233.5 points in 26 of 69 games this season.
• These teams score a combined 232 points per game, 1.5 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these two teams combine to average 229.5 points per game, four fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Magic

• Los Angeles has covered 40 times in 70 chances against the spread this season.
• The Lakers are 20-12-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
• The Magic have covered 30 times in 69 matchups with a spread this year.
• Orlando has been an underdog by 3 points or more 22 times this season, and covered the spread in 11 of those contests.
• At home this year, the Magic are 22-13 overall and 16-19 against the spread.
• As a 3-point underdog or greater at home, Orlando is 8-14 ATS.
• The Lakers are 20-15 against the spread, and 22-13 overall, in away games.
• As 3-point favorites or more away from home, Los Angeles is 8-5 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Magic

• The Lakers have a 32-9 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 78% of those games).
• The Magic have won 10, or 38.5%, of the 26 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Los Angeles has gone 24-8 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -152 or shorter (winning 75%).
• This season, Orlando has won eight of its 22 games, or 36.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +128 on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Lakers have an implied win probability of 60.3%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Magic

• Pick ATS: Magic (+ 3)
• Pick OU: Under (233.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 113 - Lakers 112
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