LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 07, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (14-11) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Magic (5-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Magic Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 11-14 against the spread, while the Magic are 10-13 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers-6.5 -110O 216.5 -110-250
Orlando Magic +6.5 -110U 216.5 -110+200

Magic vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 66.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 57.3% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Clippers and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 75 games (+18.59 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 44 away games (+16.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 78 games (+14.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 75 games (+12.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.10 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 77 games (+14.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 29 games at home (+12.27 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+8.38 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 45 games (+8.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 46 games (+7.45 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 11-14 (-4.4 Units / -16.03% ROI).

  • 14-11 against the Moneyline (+0.25 Units / 0.56% ROI)
  • 8-17 against the Over for game total points (-10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI)
  • 17-8 against the Under for game total points (+8.2 Units / 29.82% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 10-13 (-4.3 Units / -15.64% ROI).

  • 5-20 against the Moneyline (-8.45 Units / -32.19% ROI)
  • 12-13 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI)
  • 13-12 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.97 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 82 games (-25.01 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 67 games (-22.49 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 67 games (-20.02 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 75 games (-15.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 81 games (-38.31 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 80 games (-27.69 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 84 games (-20.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 81 games (-20.20 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 80 games (-17.85 Units / -20% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

Injury Report: Magic vs. ClippersWednesday‘s Game, Dec. 7

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac has yet to play in the preseason as he recovers from knee and leg injuries.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. (Magic): Carter Jr. hopes to return in 1-2 weeks, according to Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke is OUT for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against the Clippers.
  • Gary Harris (Magic): Harris is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against the Clippers.
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): Suggs is OUT for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against the Clippers.
  • John Wall (Clippers): Wall is out in the short-term as he manages a left knee injury.
  • Marcus Morris Sr. (Clippers): Morris is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against Orlando with a non-COVID illness.
  • Luke Kennard (Clippers): Kennard is out in the short-term as he manages an injury to his right calf.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell is OUT for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against the Magic.

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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