The Orlando Magic (20-21) travel to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (28-13) Thursday for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Magic-Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Magic at Clippers: Key injuries
Magic
- PG D.J. Augustin (knee) doubtful
- PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
- PG Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) questionable
- PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out
- SG Evan Fournier (quadriceps) questionable
Clippers
- SF Paul George (hamstring) out
Magic at Clippers: 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 11:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 114, Magic 102
Moneyline (ML)
While the Clippers (-625) are a safe pick Thursday, but there isn’t value in a bet on them to win outright. A $10 moneyline bet returns a profit of just $1.60.
The Clippers have won six-straight games against the Magic and are 18-4 this season at the Staples Center. Unless you believe the Magic (+450) can pull off a massive upset for the second night in a row, PASS on this moneyline.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS (-11.5, -106) are double-digit favorites over the Magic Thursday after Orlando just played the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night. While the Magic are 5-0 against the spread over the last two weeks, they don’t match up well with the Clippers’ guards. Take the Clippers to cover the spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 217.5, which feels just about right considering the Clippers’ ability to lock teams down on defense. Orlando is averaging 104.1 points per game and shouldn’t eclipse that number Thursday night. Take the UNDER 217.5 (-121) in this contest.
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