The Los Angeles Clippers (42-32) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (36-39) on Monday, March 31st. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on FDSF. The Magic are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Clippers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Clippers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Clippers vs Magic

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers fell to 42-32 on the season after a 127-122 road loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Los Angeles entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the five-point loss. The combined score of 249 points exceeded the pre-game total of 230.5 by 18.5 points.

A 16-0 run by the Cavaliers early in the game put the Clippers in a hole, but they responded with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Cleveland 39-31. However, the Clippers fell behind again in the 3rd quarter, trailing 105-88 going into the 4th. They made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Cavs 34-22, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Orlando improved to 36-39 on the season with a dominant 121-91 win over the Kings on Saturday. Playing at home, the Magic entered the game as 1.5-point favorites and covered the spread with the 30-point victory. The total points for the game were set at 213, and the teams combined for 212, just missing the over.

Orlando took control early, outscoring Sacramento 38-21 in the 1st quarter. Although the Kings edged the Magic 25-23 in the 2nd quarter, Orlando responded with a strong 3rd quarter, winning it 37-20. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 98-66 lead, the Magic coasted to the win, with the Kings taking the final quarter 25-23.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

Norman Powell’s 34-point performance, including 20 in the 2nd quarter, highlighted the Clippers’ 122-point effort in their loss to the Cavaliers. Powell connected on 5 threes, shooting 45.5% from deep, while James Harden added 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 38.9% overall.

The Clippers made 16 threes at a 39% clip, with a 48.4% field goal percentage overall. Kris Dunn contributed 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Derrick Jones and Ivica Zubac each added 6 points in the final period.

Magic Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Kings, the Magic connected on 18 threes, shooting 46.2% from deep and 49.4% overall. Caleb Houstan was a standout, hitting 6 threes at an 85.7% rate, finishing with 18 points.

Paolo Banchero led the way with 24 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Franz Wagner added 21 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd as well.

Clippers Team Defense

The Clippers struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, allowing 127 points on 50% shooting. They gave up 37 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 22 points.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers allowed 15 threes on 33% shooting. Cleveland also went 18/23 from the free-throw line. The Clippers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Magic Team Defense

The Clippers struggled defensively in their loss to the Cavaliers, giving up 127 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 37 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, but tightened up in the 4th, holding Cleveland to 22 points.

From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 15 threes at a 33% clip. The Clippers sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Clippers vs Magic Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 126 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• Through their last ten home games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Orlando has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Clippers vs Magic Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Clippers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 138-118. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 212 and our model has the Clippers and Magic finishing with a combined 256 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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