The Los Angeles Clippers (4-4) will travel to the Amway Center to meet the Orlando Magic (2-5). The Clippers opened as 1.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216.5 points and it will air on Fox SportsNet Florida at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Orlando Magic Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Clippers (3.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 122-113, while the Magic (4.5-point favorites) fell to the Sacramento Kings, 107-99. The Los Angeles game went 6.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5, while the Orlando game went 14.5 points under the projected point total of 220.5.
Los Angeles did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (28-33; 84.8 percent) while Orlando held Sacramento to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.8 (below the 24.4 mark opponents have averaged against Orlando this season). Nikola Vucevic had a good outing for Orlando, putting up 15 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Tobias Harris played a key role for Los Angeles with 24 points and eight rebounds.
The Clippers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last game, Los Angeles won 113-105. Los Angeles was successful at getting and making free throws. The Clippers made 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent), while the Magic were 21-27 (77.8 percent).
Oddsmakers tend to place the total low when the Clippers are involved, as four of their seven contests have finished over the total. Los Angeles holds records of 4-4 straight up (SU) and 4-3 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Los Angeles, games including the Magic have typically gone under the total (71.4 percent). Moreover, Orlando owns records of 2-5 SU and 3-4 ATS.
Los Angeles appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Clippers rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while Orlando ranks 20th in defensive efficiency.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Orlando Magic Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Magic rank 14th in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while the Clippers rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (30.1).
- Los Angeles ranks third in points in the paint per game (52.4) while Orlando ranks 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.2).
- The Magic rank 13th in fast break points per game (12.4) while the Clippers rank last in fast break points allowed per game (15.5).
- Los Angeles ranks 12th in rebounds per game (44.1) while Orlando ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (46.2).
- Orlando averages 23.6 assists per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (24.3).
- The Clippers rank fifth in second chance points per game (13.8) while the Magic rank 26th (11.2).
- The Magic rank 15th in steals allowed per game (7.7) while the Clippers rank 28th (8.5).
- Orlando averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Los Angeles is 14-2 and Orlando is 13-9.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Magic are 25-33 and the Clippers are 44-30.
