Orlando Magic (9-6) vs. LA Clippers (8-7)
November 20, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +2; Over/Under: +208
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LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic Player Prop Picks 11-20-24
The Los Angeles Clippers and Orlando Magic face off on November 20, 2024, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This matchup highlights two teams with contrasting narratives this season. The Magic are on a six-game win streak, showcasing strong defensive play and balanced scoring.
The Clippers have shown signs of improvement, riding a two-game win streak. James Harden continues to distribute well averaging 9 assists per game, and Ivica Zubac is a dominant presence inside with 12.4 rebounds per game. The Magic’s defensive discipline will be tested against the Clippers’ experienced core. Rebounding could be a deciding factor, with Zubac giving the Clippers an edge inside. This should be a close and exciting game. The Magic will look to continue their six-game winning streak while the Clippers will look to continue their momentum after a big win against the Warriors.
Franz Wagner Over 27.5 Points
Franz Wagner has been a key offensive contributor for the Orlando Magic so far this season, showcasing impressive scoring consistency as of late. He’s averaging 22.9 points per game shooting 47.1% from the field. Wagner is averaging 18.1 field goal attempts per game, converting 8.5 of them on average. He’s making 2.1 three-pointers per game on 5.9 attempts. At the free-throw line, he’s been reliable, making 3.7 free throws per game on 4.3 attempts. His scoring prowess has helped Orlando maintain competitive performances, with notable high-scoring games like 32 points against the Suns and Hornets over the last week.
He should have another big game against the Clippers. Until Paolo Banchero comes back in the lineup Franz Wagner will continue to be the leading scorer for this Magic team. We’ve seen him get over this number in 4 straight games and in 3 of those games he had 30+ points. Franz Wagner is an elite scorer in this league and the Clippers will find that out on Wednesday.
Jalen Suggs Under 3.5 Rebounds
Jalen Suggs has been averaging 4.8 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 season for the Orlando Magic. His rebounds are split between 4.2 defensive rebounds and 0.6 offensive rebounds. Suggs has been consistently active on the glass, contributing across multiple games with his highest rebounds in a game reaching 8 rebounds, highlighting his versatility and effort as a guard.
This will be one of the tougher matchups for Jalen Suggs to get rebounds. This Clippers team has been strong on the glass only giving up 49.6 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the 4th least in the league. Wendell Carter will be returning for the Magic this game which is this team’s best rebounder. This will lower the amount of opportunities Suggs will have to collect rebounds.
James Harden Under 21.5 Points
James Harden has been contributing solidly to the Los Angeles Clippers’ offense in the 2024-25 season, particularly with his scoring. Over the first few games, Harden has been averaging around 20.1 points per game. He has maintained an effective scoring rate with 53.2% from the field and a 31.1% shooting percentage from three. While his three-point shooting has been somewhat inconsistent, he’s been able to make an impact through a combination of driving to the basket and getting to the free-throw line.
James Harden has had to be this team’s leading scorer with Kawhi Leonard not playing but I don’t like this spot for Harden. The Magic are one of the best defensive teams in the league. The Magic also like to slow the pace down so Harden won’t have as many opportunities to score as he usually would. Harden has also only gotten over 21 points twice in his last 10 games. Odds makers overvalue him because of his name and we’re going to take advantage of that.
