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NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Lakers

The Orlando Magic tip off against the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Can Magic Stay Close to the Favorites?

The market might have underrated the Magic and -110 makes lots of appeal considering they are +5 on the spread. Back them to cover the line against the Lakers.

7 Wins for Lakers in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Orlando Magic got the win in their previous game. A 111-109 triumph occurred on the road at Intuit Dome when playing LA Clippers. Desmond Bane poured in 36 points, with Paolo Banchero contributing 16 and Wendell Carter Jr. adding 15.

LA Lakers lost their last game, being beaten at home to Boston Celtics 111-89 at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic scored 25 points, while LeBron James finished with 20 and Austin Reaves 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Magic who came out on top when they last played the Lakers. At Kia Center, a 118-106 win was recorded. The Magic have beaten the Lakers on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 7 of the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Magic logo Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.1 points, 39.8 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 10.4 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 45.9% from the field and 83.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.6 points and 46.8 rebounds per contest.

Desmond Bane is averaging 25.2 points and 3.4 (54.0%) 3-pointers made. Wendell Carter Jr. averages 8.2 rebounds and Jalen Suggs 6.2 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.7 points, 39.2 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 51.2% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.8 points and 40.8 rebounds.

LeBron James is averaging 18.7 points and 7.7 assists, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 5.6 rebounds and Luka Doncic 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Orlando Magic vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Head into Orlando Magic vs LA Lakers with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Magic triumph in this NBA matchup. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +5 when it comes to the spread at -110.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Magic vs Lakers stats:

  • The +5 line has been covered by Magic in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Magic in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Magic in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 consecutive games against Magic.

Magic +5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Desmond Bane Over 20.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Desmond Bane (Magic) has recorded an average of 28.6 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -105 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Luka Doncic Under 31.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has recorded an average of 27.33 points in the past 6 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -123.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic +5
Totals Under 230.5
Player Points Desmond Bane Over 20.5

Our same game parlay pick is Magic +5 on the spread, Under 230.5 and Desmond Bane (Magic) to score Over 20.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 110 - 113 Lakers logo Lakers

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Lakers to secure a 113-110 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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Orlando Magic vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Lakers Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The LA Lakers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -200 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 67% chance of winning. At +168, Orlando Magic are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 5, while total points comes in at 230.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 230.5, there are odds of -110.

No matter if you're betting before the tip-off or during live basketball action, the top NBA sportsbooks have you covered with countless game lines and team props. It’s a major advantage to have such a deep pool of options at your fingertips.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 31.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+113
Under 8.5
-147
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-104
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-125
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+106
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-102
Under 7.5
-127
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-125
Under 7.5
-103
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Lakers Have Collected Six Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Lakers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 114.80 points scored and 115.00 points allowed.

The Magic have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 110.30 points on offense and surrendering 114.30 on defense.

The Magic defeated the Lakers 119-118 in their last meeting at Crypto.com Arena. From the past 8 head-to-heads at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have won five while the Magic have taken three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 6-4 229.80 114.80 115.00 5 5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 4-6 224.60 110.30 114.30 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 46 34.73 988 228 21.5 5.0 1.2 8.4 0.7 0.7
Desmond Bane 56 34.01 1127 227 20.1 4.1 2.0 4.2 0.5 1.0
Franz Wagner 28 31.83 596 101 21.3 3.6 1.5 5.8 0.3 1.1

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 44 35.51 1442 374 32.8 8.5 3.7 7.7 0.5 1.5
Austin Reaves 30 33.46 756 172 25.2 5.7 2.5 5.1 0.3 1.1
LeBron James 38 33.36 824 270 21.7 7.1 1.4 5.7 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Magic 111-109 Clippers
21 Feb NBA
Magic 110-113 Suns
19 Feb NBA
Magic 131-94 Kings
11 Feb NBA
Bucks 116-108 Magic
09 Feb NBA
Bucks 99-118 Magic
07 Feb NBA
Jazz 117-120 Magic
05 Feb NBA
Nets 98-118 Magic
03 Feb NBA
Magic 92-128 Thunder
01 Feb NBA
Magic 103-112 Spurs
30 Jan NBA
Raptors 120-130 Magic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
20 Feb NBA
Clippers 122-125 Lakers
12 Feb NBA
Mavericks 104-124 Lakers
10 Feb NBA
Spurs 136-108 Lakers
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 119-110 Lakers
07 Feb NBA
Warriors 99-105 Lakers
05 Feb NBA
76ers 115-119 Lakers
03 Feb NBA
Lakers 125-109 Nets
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Lakers 142-111 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak