The Los Angeles Clippers (32-14) travel to the Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic (21-25) Sunday. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET. We analyze the Clippers-Magic sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Clippers vs. Magic: Key injuries
Clippers:
- PF Paul George (hamstring) out
- PF Patrick Patterson (ankle) questionable
- PG Patrick Beverley (groin) questionable
Magic:
- PG D.J. Augustin (knee) out
- PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
- PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
Clippers vs. Magic: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 116, Magic 106
Moneyline (ML)
The CLIPPERS (-182) are only slight moneyline favorites. That is somewhat surprising as the Clippers have won five of their last six games and are an incredible 10-0 against the Magic in their last 10 meetings. Orlando has lost four of its last five games as well, making this an easy bet on Los Angeles.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Somehow, the CLIPPERS (-4.5, –106) are just favored by 4.5 points. While Orlando has won 13 of its 23 games at home, this is just too big of a talent mismatch despite Paul George not suiting up for the Clippers. Orlando’s 29th-ranked offense shouldn’t be able to keep up with Los Angeles, which should allow the Clippers to cover with ease.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 218.5 points, which feels a bit too low considering how well the Clippers have played on offense this season. They are averaging nearly 115.7 points per game despite missing key contributors for big portions of the season. While the Magic do have the league’s No.1 ranked defense, expect this game to reach the 220 mark and for the OVER (-106) to hit.
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