The LA Clippers and Orlando Magic meet Friday in NBA action at the Kia Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clippers vs Magic prediction.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers recently lost to the Pacers while splitting two games with the 76ers. The LA Clippers are averaging 116.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 22.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Pelicans while losing to the Kings and Warriors. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.6 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.5 points and 5.4 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.8 points and 5.4 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The Magic have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Each of the Magic’s last four home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The road team has won each of the Clippers’ last six games.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Clippers vs Magic prediction
The Clippers continue to be hit or miss over the last month, and they’ve covered just 2 of their last 10 games. While I still like the Clippers roster come playoff time, I’m not excited to back them as favorites right now, especially on the road. The Magic also remains the cash cows in the NBA with a 45-27 ATS record. A cover percentage of 65.2 percent makes the Magic easily the most profitable team in the NBA. No other team is in the 60 percentile. I’ll continue to side with the Magic as long as those tickets keep cashing.