The Orlando Magic (20-46) will try to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers (35-29) at Staples Center. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 10, 2018, and will air on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Los Angeles opened as a 12-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220.5 points.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Prediction
In the Magic’s last matchup, they were defeated by the Sacramento Kings, 94-88. Sacramento out-rebounded Orlando. The Kings had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. five), defensive rebounds (37 vs. 29) and total rebounds (50 vs. 34). Jonathon Simmons was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The Clippers were victorious over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game, 116-102. The Clippers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.8, had a great mark of 28.9, while the Cavaliers had a free throw rate of 0.138 (below their season average of 0.213). With 20 points and 23 rebounds, Los Angeles’ DeAndre Jordan played well.
The prolific offense of Los Angeles (seventh in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 108.5) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Orlando (27th in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 109.4). The Clippers should have the edge on that end of the court.
Orlando heads into the game with records of 20-46 straight up (SU) and 30-33-2 against the spread (ATS). Of the Magic’s 65 games that accepted bets, 37 have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles is 35-29 SU and 35-27-1 ATS. Of the Clippers’ 63 games that accepted bets, 34 have finished over the projected point total.
Jordan and Tobias Harris have played at a high level over the last five games for Los Angeles. Jordan has averaged 16.0 rebounds and 11.4 points per game. Not to be outdone, Harris has put up 20.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks a game during that span.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Jordan recorded 16 points and 20 rebounds and the Clippers defeated the Magic 106-95, covering as 1.5-point favorites. The game finished with a total of 201 points, which was 9 points below the projected point total of 210 points. The Clippers had a better turnover percentage (7.6 vs. 11.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.182 vs. 0.136).
Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Clippers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Orlando is 18-15-1 ATS with 18 unders and 16 overs.
At home, Los Angeles is 15-17 ATS with 18 overs, 13 unders and 1 push.
Los Angeles is 11-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Orlando is 9-5.
When reaching 100 points, the Clippers are 33-19 and the Magic are 20-27.
Los Angeles averages 50.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Orlando ranks last in points allowed in the paint per game (49.2).
The Clippers rank eighth in second chance points per game (13.2) while the Magic rank 26th (10.7).
Orlando averages 12.8 fast break points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Los Angeles ranks last in fast break points allowed per game (15.2).
The Clippers average 44.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. The Magic rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (45.4).
Orlando averages 23.5 assists per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (24.2).
The Magic average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (5.4).
Orlando ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Los Angeles ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (30.3).
The Magic rank 18th in steals allowed per game (7.8) while the Clippers rank 26th (8.4).
Los Angeles averages 16.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. Orlando ranks 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Orlando is 2-2-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Los Angeles is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 115.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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