The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers meet for the first time this season in tonight’s nightcap at Crypto.com Arena.
Desmond Bane has been on a heater, and my Magic vs. Lakers predictions expect him to stay hot against a vulnerable perimeter defense.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this cross-conference showdown on Tuesday, February 24.
Magic vs Lakers prediction
Magic vs Lakers best bet: Desmond Bane Over 20.5 points (-112)
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane’s scoring prowess will be front and center tonight against a Los Angeles Lakers defense that has allowed the 10th-highest 3-point percentage (36.5%) and 13th-most points (116.1).
Franz Wagner is out again, and Bane has averaged 21.8 points across 28 games with him sidelined.
Bane is enjoying his best scoring streak of the season, with 30+ points in three of his last four. He’s averaged 23.9 points across his last 14 appearances, knocking down 3.2 triples at a 51.7% clip and scoring 21+ 10 times.
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Magic vs Lakers same-game parlay
The Magic are 2-0-1 ATS across their last three road games. After a heartbreaking double-OT loss to the Suns on Friday, Orlando delivered a two-point victory over the Clippers. The Lakers should get the win tonight, but they're just 3-4 ATS across their last seven at home, so I'll take the Magic and the points.
The Lakers posted a dud on offense against the visiting Celtics on Sunday, but I expect a bounce-back performance from L.A.'s Big 3. Orlando is capable of putting up points with Paolo Banchero and Bane. Los Angeles is 18-9 to the Over at home.
Magic vs Lakers SGP
- Desmond Bane Over 20.5 points
- Magic +5
- Over 230
Our "from downtown" SGP: Ayton eats
Deandre Ayton has scored 10+ points in 34 of 48 games this season, including all eight games with Jaxson Hayes sidelined. With Hayes expected to sit, Ayton should have no problem clearing this line with even money.
Magic vs Lakers SGP
- Desmond Bane Over 20.5 points
- Magic +5
- Over 230
- Deandre Ayton Over 9.5 points
Magic vs Lakers odds
- Spread: Magic +5 (-105) | Lakers -5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Magic +170 | Lakers -205
- Over/Under: Over 230 (-110) | Under 230 (-110)
Magic vs Lakers betting trend to know
The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+13.60 Units / 34% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Magic vs. Lakers.
How to watch Magic vs Lakers
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Florida, SPECSN |
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