The LA Clippers and Orlando Magic meet Thursday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Celtics and 76ers, and they play the Hornets next. The Clippers have lost 8 of their last 9 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 26.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.3 points and 5.7 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Warriors, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Knicks next. The Magic have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.8 points and 3.8 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Wendell Carter Jr. is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Clippers have lost eight of their last nine games.
- The Magic have won 37 of their last 46 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Magic have lost each of their last 14 games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have won each of their last 12 road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last 12 games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last five games against the Magic following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (68) this season.
- Wendell Carter Jr. ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (44.2%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac has recorded the equal-most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (156) of any player in the league this season.
- James Harden is one of only two players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (53.1).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.4).
Magic vs Clippers Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., Jordan Miller, and Kawhi Leonard.
Magic vs Clippers Prediction
I don’t love the Magic in the favorite role, especially with Banchero out. The problem is, the Clippers have been a mess for a couple of weeks now, and their injury report is getting longer. The Clippers miss Beal and Kawhi, as the offense is Harden or bust. The beard has to score and create, or the Clippers don’t produce points. That’s going to be an even bigger issue here against this Magic defense.
Also, the Magic are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. After a rough start to the season, the Magic are making us money now. I can’t say the same for the Clippers. I’ll lay the chalk with the Magic at home.