LA Clippers (42-32) vs. Orlando Magic (36-39)
March 31, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic +2.5; Over/Under: 211.5
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The LA Clippers and Orlando Magic meet on Monday 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 beat the Nets, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Pelicans, Mavs, and Spurs next. The Clippers have won 10 of their last 13 games but dropped to the eighth seed in the West.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 22.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 22.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer, and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Kings, lost to the Mavs, and they play the Spurs, Wizards, and Hawks next. The Magic have won seven of their last 11 games and are currently the seventh seed in the East.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 25.9 points and 4.7 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 24.2 points and 5.7 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Magic teams that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 11 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Magic have lost nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last 11 home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Clippers Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Cole Anthony is questionable with a toe injury.
The Clippers will be without Jordan Miller and Seth Lundy. Kawhi Leonard is questionable after not playing yesterday. Amir Coffey is questionable after leaving Sunday’s game with a knee injury.
Magic vs Clippers Prediction
The Magic have won five of their last seven games, and they’re at home with the rest advantage. You can talk yourself into the points here. The Clippers played last night and could be without Coffey and Kawhi, assuming not playing last night was more than a rest thing.
Either way, I still have trust issues with the Magic, a team with a lot of bad losses and an offense that goes into hiding most nights. If Kawhi plays for the Clippers, this is a game they should win and need to win. The Clippers don’t want to be in the play-in tournament, given Kawhi’s rest/health issues. Time off is what the Clippers need. These games are important. I’ll lay the bucket.
