Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction 11/20/2024

The Orlando Magic (9-6) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (8-7) on Wednesday, November 20th. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on FDSS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 10:30 ET.

Magic vs Clippers

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The Magic Are Coming Off A Win

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

Orlando took control with a dominant 38-26 second quarter, and after a 20-20 third quarter, they led 84-68 going into the 4th. Despite being outscored 31-25 in the final period, the Magic held on for the win.

The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

The Clippers improved to 8-7 on the season with a 102-99 win over the Warriors on Monday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.

Los Angeles took control early, leading 56-45 at halftime after winning the first two quarters. The Warriors fought back in the third, outscoring the Clippers 27-19, but L.A. held on in the 4th, with both teams scoring 27 points. The total points for the game were 201, well below the O/U line of 226.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Franz Wagner led the Magic to a win over the Suns, scoring 32 points and dishing out 8 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. 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 field.

Orlando shot 51.3% overall, with a 37.9% success rate from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Wagner scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 10 more in the 4th, while Black added 8 points in the final period.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

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Norman Powell’s 5 threes on 83.3% shooting from deep led the Clippers to a win over the Warriors, as he finished with 23 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter. Amir Coffey added 7 of his 15 points in the final period.

The Clippers made 16 threes at a 47.1% clip, despite shooting just 42.7% overall. James Harden struggled from the field, shooting 26.7%, but contributed 16 assists and 8 of his 12 points in the 1st quarter.

Magic Team Defense

Defensively, the Magic were strong against the Suns, holding them to 99 points on 42% shooting. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, then tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20 points. Phoenix scored 31 in the 4th, but the Magic’s defense held firm for the win.

Orlando limited the Suns to 12 made threes on 29% shooting from deep. Phoenix went 17/25 from the free-throw line. The Magic grabbed 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also added 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Clippers Team Defense

Defensively, the Magic were strong in their win over the Suns, holding them to 99 points on 42% shooting. Orlando’s defense was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 20 points.

The Magic limited the Suns’ three-point shooting, allowing 12 made threes on 29% shooting. They also sent Phoenix to the line 25 times, where the Suns converted 17 free throws. Orlando finished with 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Magic vs Clippers Trends

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Los Angeles has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
  • The last ten games that Orlando was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.

Magic vs Clippers Prediction

The Magic is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 101-94. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Magic at -2.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 207.5 and our model has the Magic and Clippers finishing with a combined 195 points. Our pick is to take the under.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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