Magic vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 18, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Clippers (37-33) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Magic (28-42)
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 3:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on KTLA & BSFL

The Orlando Magic visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EDT in Los Angeles.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Magic are 37-31 against the spread, while the Clippers are 35-35 against the spread.


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Magic vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orlando Magic O
LA Clippers U

Clippers vs Magic Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Saturday‘s game with 67.6% confidence.

Clippers vs Magic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.3% confidence.

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


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  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 games (+20.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 65 games (+11.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 44 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 away games (+10.26 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 39 away games (+10.09 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 39 games at home (+18.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 48 of their last 74 games (+17.62 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 51 of their last 82 games (+16.79 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games at home (+13.29 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+13.00 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 37-31 (+2.95 Units / 3.83% ROI).

  • 28-42 against the Moneyline (+11.65 Units / 14.44% ROI)
  • 36-34 against the Over for game total points (-1.4 Units / -1.82% ROI)
  • 34-36 against the Under for game total points (-5.6 Units / -7.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 35-35 (-3.55 Units / -4.61% ROI).

  • 37-33 against the Moneyline (-7.15 Units / -5.44% ROI)
  • 32-38 against the Over for game total points (-9.8 Units / -12.73% ROI)
  • 38-32 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 3.64% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 82 games (-42.51 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 74 games (-28.15 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 72 games (-27.35 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 72 games (-22.30 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 39 games at home (-21.90 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 73 games (-21.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 39 away games (-15.54 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 81 games (-14.39 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 70 games (-14.27 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 66 games (-10.87 Units / -14% ROI)

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

The Magic are 3-43 (.065) 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: .229

The Magic are 32-83 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Magic are 17-48 (.262) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Magic are 10-31 (.244) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391

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

The LA Clippers are 41-24 (.631) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-best among NBA teams. The Orlando Magic have averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (2,242 turnovers/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 62-28 (.689) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Clippers are 18-12 (.600) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Clippers are 32-6 (.842) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

Injury Report: Clippers vs. MagicSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 18

  • Brandon Boston Jr. (Clippers): The Clippers have listed Boston Jr. as OUT for Saturday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Magic.
  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): The Clippers have listed Leonard as OUT for Saturday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Magic.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell will undergo treatment for at least a week, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery to repair a torn left adductor, the Magic announced he will miss the rest of the regular-season. (Per. Woj)
  • Jalen Suggs (Magic): The Magic have listed Suggs as OUT for Saturday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Clippers.

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 44% (4,346/9,924) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Magic have an eFG% of 50% in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Magic averaged 104.0 points per game (7,488 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (1,494/3,771) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 21.0 points in the paint per game (3,196 points/152 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

The Clippers have averaged 43.3 points in the paint per game (9,700 points/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.3

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,541 steals/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,045 steals/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 6.8 steals per game (763 steals/112 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Magic have averaged 7.1 steals per game (778 steals/110 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (8,190 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Clippers have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,529 rebounds/70 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (384 blocks/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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