Magic vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 24

Magic vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: SportsNet LA, FDSFL, and NBA TV

The Orlando Magic (33-38) host the Los Angeles Lakers (43-27) after losing six home games in a row. The Lakers are favored by 4 points in the matchup, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 24, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 215 points.

Magic vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (54%)

Magic vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 39 times over 70 games with a set spread.
• The Magic have played 71 games, with 34 wins against the spread.
• Lakers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 34 times out of 71 chances this season.
• Magic games this season have hit the over 40.8% of the time (29 out of 71 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles sports a better record against the spread at home (24-13-0) than it does in road games (15-16-2).
• Looking at point totals, the Lakers hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've gone over the total 17 times in 37 opportunities this season (45.9%). In road games, they have hit the over 17 times in 33 opportunities (51.5%).
• Orlando has performed better against the spread at home (18-17-0) than on the road (16-20-0) this year.
• Magic games have finished above the over/under 40% of the time at home (14 of 35), and 41.7% of the time on the road (15 of 36).

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 24.9 points, 8.2 boards and 8.5 assists, shooting 51.6% from the field and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Austin Reaves' numbers on the season are 19.7 points, 4.5 boards and 6 assists per contest, shooting 45.1% from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 made 3-pointers.
• Luka Doncic is averaging 27.6 points, 8.5 boards and 7.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Rui Hachimura averages 13.1 points, 5.2 boards and 1.5 assists, shooting 50.4% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 made treys per contest.
• Dalton Knecht's numbers on the season are 9.6 points, 3 boards and 0.9 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 made treys.

Magic Leaders

• Franz Wagner averages 24.2 points for the Magic, plus 5.7 boards and 4.7 assists.
• The Magic get 25.4 points per game from Paolo Banchero, plus 7.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
• The Magic are getting 7.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Goga Bitadze.
• Wendell Carter Jr.'s numbers on the season are 9 points, 7.5 boards and 2.1 assists per contest. He is draining 45.5% of his shots from the floor.
• The Magic get 9 points per game from Anthony Black, plus 2.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

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