Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Keep reading to see our Magic vs Clippers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Magic look to improve on their 9-6 record.
  • Defensively, Orlando are giving up 102.2 points per game.
  • The Magic are coming off a 109-99 win vs. the Clippers.
  • The Clippers have a 8-7 so far this season.
  • The Clippers are averaging 109.2 points per game so far.
  • The Clippers are coming off a 102-99 win vs. the Magic.

Magic vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the 9-6 Orlando Magic will travel to Inglewood to take on the 8-7 Los Angeles Clippers. The Magic are currently favored by 2.5 points and have won six straight games. The Clippers are 8th in the Western Conference and have won two in a row.

This non-conference matchup will be played at the Intuit Dome and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 207.5 points.

Magic vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Wednesday, November 20th
  • Betting Odds ORL -2.5, ORL -140 | LAC +118 O/U 207.5

Magic Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Orlando?

Orlando improved to 9-6 on the season with a 109-99 win over the Suns on Monday. The Magic, who were favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the 10-point victory. The game’s total of 208 points fell just short of the 212.5-point O/U line.

Orlando built a commanding lead by outscoring Phoenix 38-26 in the 2nd quarter. After a 20-20 3rd quarter, the Magic entered the 4th with an 84-68 lead. Although the Suns outscored them 31-25 in the final period, the Magic held on for the win.

Franz Wagner led the Magic to a win over the Suns with 32 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50%. Anthony Black added 20 points and 9 assists, making 3 threes at 60%, while Goga Bitadze contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 87.5% from the floor.

Orlando shot 51.3% overall and 37.9% from three, hitting 11 threes in total. Wagner scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 10 in the 4th, while Black added 8 points in the final period. Bitadze and Jalen Suggs both scored 7 points in the opening quarter.

The Magic put together a strong defensive performance on Monday, holding the Suns to 99 points on 42% shooting. Orlando was particularly effective in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively. The Magic also limited Phoenix’s damage from beyond the arc, as the Suns shot just 29% from three, making 12 threes.

Orlando sent Phoenix to the free-throw line 25 times, where the Suns converted 17 attempts. The Magic finished with 30 defensive rebounds but gave up 16 offensive boards. They also contributed 5 steals and 7 blocked shots.

Clippers Preview: Can the Clippers Grab a Win at Home?

With a 109-99 road win over the Suns on Monday, the Magic improved to 9-6 for the season. Orlando entered the game as -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Orlando took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 38-26. The Magic maintained their lead by playing the Suns to a 20-20 draw in the 3rd quarter. Although Phoenix made a push in the 4th, outscoring Orlando 31-25, the Magic's strong start allowed them to hold on for the win. The total points for the game fell short of the 212.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 208 points.

Norman Powell's 5 threes at 83.3% shooting helped him lead the Clippers with 23 points in their 102-99 win over the Warriors. The Clippers connected on 16 threes, shooting 47.1% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was just 42.7%.

Amir Coffey added 15 points, while James Harden contributed 12 points and 16 assists, despite shooting 26.7% from the field. Powell scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, with Coffey adding 7, while Harden had 2 of his 8 1st quarter points in the final period.

The Clippers’ defense held the Warriors to 99 points on Monday, giving up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They allowed 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but still managed to secure the win.

Golden State shot 44% from the field, including 36% from three-point range, where they made 16 threes. The Warriors also went 9/19 from the free-throw line. The Clippers finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.

Magic vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 102 points per game.
  • In their last five home games, Los Angeles has averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • As the betting underdog, the Clippers have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Magic have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Magic vs Clippers Prediction

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