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The Los Angeles Lakers (43-27) hope to rebound from Saturday's massive 30-point loss to the Chicago Bulls in LeBron James’ return to the lineup. They will face the Orlando Magic (33-38) at 7 p.m. ET tonight in Kia Center on NBA TV.

The Lakers are 3.5-point favorites despite losing the previous two head-to-head meetings against the Magic.

Our Lakers vs. Magic prediction, picks, and player props are counting on another close battle, and LeBron could have another relatively unimpressive showing in his second game back.

💰 Best Lakers vs. Magic predictions & NBA player props tonight: March 24

Here are my best Lakers vs. Magic predictions and player props for tonight's NBA matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NBA picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NBA.    

  • Game pick: Magic +4 (-110 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Luka Doncic player prop pick: Over 7.5 rebounds (-129 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Franz Wagner player prop pick: Under 4.5 assists (-135 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
  • LeBron James player prop pick: Under 22.5 points (-102 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

🤕 Latest Lakers injury news

After dealing with plenty of injuries during the last month or so, the Lakers appear to be finally getting fully healthy. LeBron is listed as probable, and Rui Hachimura made his return in the Lakers' last game.

📊 Lakers vs. Magic pick & odds: Who will win tonight's NBA matchup?

As of 9:30 a.m. ET, the Lakers are favored by 3.5 points to beat the Magic in tonight's NBA matchup at 7 p.m. ET from Kia Center in Orlando. I predict the Lakers will beat the Magic, but fail to cover the spread (-3.5).

🔢 Lakers vs. Magic odds & betting lines

Here are the latest Lakers vs. Magic odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.

🎯 Lakers vs. Magic score prediction: Lakers 105, Magic 104

This should be a low-scoring affair that comes down to the very end. I predict the Lakers will beat Magic by a final score of Lakers 105, Magic 104.

Best bet: Magic +4 (-110 via FanDuel)

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💰 Best Lakers vs. Magic player prop bet odds & expert picks: March 24 

Here are my best Lakers vs. Magic player prop bet odds and expert picks for tonight's NBA matchup. You can also check out our NBA player prop odds tool for the latest NBA odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.    

🏀 Best Luka Doncic prop pick: Over 7.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -129 via Caesars ($10 to win $7.75)

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There won’t be as many made shots in this game, so I like Luka Doncic’s chances of clearing 7.5 rebounds. He’s hit this Over in seven straight games, including three double-digit rebound efforts.

I project 8.5 rebounds for Doncic, suggesting value on Caesars’ line of -129. This is priced as high as -135 at DraftKings, with Caesars providing the most competitive odds of our best sports betting apps

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🏀 Best Franz Wagner prop pick: Under 4.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -135 via bet365 ($10 to win $7.41)

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The Lakers couldn’t get a stop on Saturday, but I expect them to have more focus on that end of the floor on Monday. It doesn’t hurt that the Magic are 29th in pace and 28th in offensive rating.

Franz Wagner has cleared 4.5 assists in back-to-back games, but he’s only averaging 4.1 dimes this month after producing 3.7 in February. This Under is playable at -140 or better.

📊 Best Franz Wagner prop bet odds

🏀 Best LeBron James prop pick: Under 22.5 points ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -102 via FanDuel ($10 to win $9.08)

James was underwhelming in his first game in two weeks. He finished with 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting, including a 1-for-2 effort from long range.

I don’t see his rust lasting long, but this isn’t the matchup for him to get right, given Orlando’s length. I project 21 points for James, which is why this Under is as high as -118 at BetMGM.

📊 Best LeBron James prop bet odds

🚑 Lakers vs. Magic injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Lakers vs. Magic matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Lakers vs. Magic tonight

📅 Date: Monday, March 24
🕗 Time: 7 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Kia Center (Orlando)
📺 TV: NBA TV
💻 Streaming: NBA League Pass

Lakers vs. Magic FAQs

Who is favored to win Lakers vs. Magic?

The Lakers are -175 to win, an implied probability of 63.64%.

What are the odds for Lakers vs. Magic?

The Lakers are 3.5-point betting favorites, with a game total of 216.5.

What time is Lakers vs. Magic tonight?

Tonight’s Lakers vs. Magic game will begin at 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch Lakers vs. Magic

Watch Lakers vs. Magic on NBA TV.

🏀 Best NBA betting sites

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