Prop Bets: Orlando Magic VS Los Angeles Lakers 2026-02-24
The Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers: A Tale of Two Teams (and One Dominant Defense)
The Orlando Magic, fresh off a four-game road trip and minus their starting forward Franz Wagner (ankle), are about to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a game that’s less of a contest and more of a math problem. The Lakers, despite a recent loss to the Celtics, are a sturdy 12-6 ATS at home this season and boast a +6.8 average scoring margin in Crypto.com Arena. The Magic? They’re 6-7 ATS on the road and rank 26th in effective field goal percentage. Let’s just say this: if the Magic’s offense were a car, it’d be a Toyota Corolla stuck in neutral.
The Spread & Total
- Lakers -5.5 (-110): The Lakers are the clear chalk here, and for good reason. Their defense ranks 24th in defensive rating, but that’s misleading—they’ve been exceptional at home, holding opponents to 104.3 PPG. The Magic, meanwhile, shoot 48.9% from the field… on the road. At home, the Lakers allow just 44.2%. Math checks out.
- Total (230.5): Under is a solid play. The Lakers’ defense and the Magic’s anemic offense (24th in offensive rating) suggest a low-scoring affair.
Player Props to Watch
1. LeBron James
- Assists Over 6.5 (-108): LeBron’s been dishing out 8.9 assists per game over his last eight contests. Even without Wagner, the Lakers’ offense should funnel through him. Bet the Over.
- Points Over 19.5 (-127): LeBron’s scoring has dipped slightly lately, but with the Magic’s porous defense (23rd in points allowed), he’s a lock for 20+.
- Paolo Banchero
- Points Over 21.5 (-113): Banchero’s been efficient (21.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG), but the Lakers’ defense will likely smother him. Fade the Over.
- Luka Dončić
- Triple-Double (+575): Wait… Luka Dončić? Did we mix up the teams? No? Well, if he’s somehow here, good luck. If not, this prop is a typo. Either way, it’s a free bet.
The Verdict
The Lakers are a -5.5 lock, and the Under on the total is a no-brainer. The Magic’s offensive struggles (17th in offensive rating) and lack of depth (Wagner out) make this a one-way street. Plus, LeBron’s assist line is a gift—take the Over and laugh all the way to the bank.
Final Score Prediction: Lakers 108, Magic 95. And no, Franz Wagner isn’t here, so don’t @ us. 🏀🔥
Created: Feb. 25, 2026, 12:24 a.m. GMT