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The Orlando Magic (42-30) welcome the LA Clippers (45-27) to the Kia Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Clippers lead 1-0
The Clippers beat the Magic 118-102 in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite.
Los Angeles is coming off a 108-107 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, failing to cover as a 6.5-point favorite. It has lost 4 of its last 7 and 6 of its last 10. The Clippers are 34-38 against the spread (ATS) on the season yet just 2-8 ATS over their last 10. They are led by F Kawhi Leonard, who is averaging 23.7 points per game (PPG).
The Magic lost to the Golden State Warriors 101-93 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 4-point home favorite. Orlando has lost 2 straight after a 5-game win streak. The Magic are 47-25 ATS on the season and 5-2 ATS over their last 7. They are led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.5 PPG.
Clippers at Magic odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:51 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -118 (bet $118 to win $100) | Magic +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -1.5 (-108) | Magic +1.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clippers at Magic key injuries
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Clippers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 108, Clippers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Magic have either won or lost by a single bucket in 6 of their last 7. While the plus-money odds here for them to win outright are enticing, take the spread instead.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC +1.5 (-112).
Orlando has been on a tear as of late despite losing its last 2. It lost by 2 to the Sacramento Kings and beat the New Orleans Pelicans by 15 in its last 3 games. Both of those teams are in the playoff picture like the Clippers. The Magic have been stellar for bettors at home, posting a 24-11 ATS record, the 2nd-best in the NBA.
Meanwhile, the Clippers have struggled as a favorite, failing to cover in 4 straight games as a favorite and in 5 of their last 6 as a favorite. They have lost 2 of their last 3 as well.
Considering the recent trends for both teams, back MAGIC +1.5 (-112).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 209.5 (-110).
This total is just too low for the playmaking that should be on display Friday evening. The Clippers have scored at least 116 in 3 of their last 5 and at least 107 in all 5. They have gone Over in 5 straight and in 8 of their last 10.
The Magic, while they have gone Over in just 1 of their last 3, have scored at least 110 in 5 of their last 7. Their defense has been their staple, but they will be taking on a Clippers team with solid players in F Paul George and Leonard.
Expect the stars to shine and back OVER 209.5 (-110).
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