Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Prediction 3/24/25 NBA Picks

Orlando Magic (33-38) vs Los Angeles Lakers (43-27)

Game Info: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Kia Center)

Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +3.5 -- Over/Under: 214.5

The Lakers Vs. Magic Game Preview!

Alright, folks, let's be real. March Madness is stealing all the headlines, and rightfully so! But while everyone's glued to their brackets, the NBA grind doesn't stop. We're still cashing those tickets, baby! And tonight, we've got a tasty matchup on the slate: The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic duke it out at the Kia Center on Monday night. Let's dive into what to expect from this interconference clash, where playoff dreams and hard-earned wins are on the line.

The Magic Team Preview!

Okay, so, Orlando? They've been a bit...rough lately. Like, eight losses in their last twelve. Ouch. But! They did just smack down the Wizards, 120-105, on the road. Felt good, I bet. Banchero went off for 30, Wagner chipped in with 21, and Carter Jr. was a beast on the boards. They were just firing on all cylinders, hitting almost half their shots, and draining threes like it was nothing. Seriously, they dropped 67 points in the first half! Then, just for kicks, they blew the Wizards out in the third, like, 35-17. Total domination. So, yeah, they might've been slumping, but they're coming into this one feeling pretty good about themselves.

The Lakers Team Preview!

Alright, Lakers fans, deep breaths. It's been a bumpy ride, to say the least. Six losses in their last nine? Not great. And that Bulls game? Yikes. A 146-115 beatdown at home? Straight up embarrassing. Doncic, Reaves, and LeBron put up decent numbers, sure, but it didn't matter. They shot okay, even hit a bunch of threes, and were hanging in there in the first half. Then...boom. Second half happened. 81-53. Let that sink in. They just got torched. The bench was MIA, Doncic was turning it over like crazy, and even LeBron had a rough night. Basically, a total meltdown. They're definitely looking to bounce back from that one, big time.

The Lakers Vs. Magic Game Prediction!

THE PICK : LA LAKERS -3.5

Okay, injury report time! Lakers are keeping tabs on Rui Hachimura, he's "questionable" – fingers crossed. Magic? They've got Trevelin Queen and Cole Anthony on the questionable list too. So, who knows what those lineups will look like.

Now, Orlando's feeling good after that Wizards win, but let's be real, beating the Wizards ain't exactly a championship parade these days. They were struggling hard before that one. The Lakers, on the other hand, got straight-up humiliated. Like, really bad. But here's the thing: LeBron and the boys don't just roll over after a beatdown like that. They're gonna come out swinging.

Look, I wouldn't be shocked if the Magic stole one at home, they've got some talent. But my gut says the Lakers are gonna respond. They're gonna cover that short line. And if you want to be on the right side of those NBA nights where everyone is watching college hoops, then you know where to go. Our VIP service is still the most affordable and profitable in the game. Don’t miss out!