The Orlando Magic (30-26) and Los Angeles Lakers (34-22) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will broadcast live on SportsNet LA.
The Lakers are 5.5-point favorites over the Magic on the spread (Lakers -5.5), with the over/under set at 230 total points. Los Angeles is a -205 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Orlando is +170 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Magic vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, February 24.
Magic vs Lakers Prediction
- Magic vs Lakers pick: Austin Reaves Under 4.5 Assists (-135)
My Magic vs Lakers best bet is on Austin Reaves to record under 4.5 assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Magic vs Lakers Odds
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -115 | 230 -110o / -110u | +170 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -105 | 230 -110o / -110u | -205 |
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Magic vs Lakers NBA Preview
The Lakers will host the Magic for a late night showdown on Tuesday night, and I will be looking to take advantage of a fully healthy Lakers' roster in this spot.
Austin Reaves has been dynamite for the Lakers this season, averaging 25.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.
However, Reaves' role shifts dramatically when playing alongside of both Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Reaves has not been used nearly as much as a facilitator when Luka and LeBron are in the lineup.
Whenever they play, Reaves is usually used as more of a finisher for the Lakers' offense.
Reaves has played 12 games with Luka and LeBron this season.
In those games, he averages just just 2.8 assists on six potentials, while going under this line (4.5) in 11 of those 12 contests.
Magic vs Lakers Predictions, Betting Analysis
Tonight's matchup against the Magic is about league-average in terms of pace, and Orlando's defense decent at limiting assists as well.
So, while the matchup doesn’t hurt us, this is more of a situational bet on the Lakers' side of things.
Pick: Austin Reaves Under 4.5 Assists (-135)
Spread
I'm steering clear of the spread in tonight's game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Lakers vs. Magic betting prediction is on Austin Reaves under 4.5 assists.
Lakers vs Magic Betting Trends
