The Orlando Magic (17-21) will travel to the Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (22-16). Action begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019, and can be seen on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds
The Clippers will look to maintain momentum after easily covering the 1.5-point spread against the Phoenix Suns in their last outing, 121-111. The Magic, meanwhile, were beat by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 120-103, and were not able to cover as 1-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game finished 4.5 points under the projected point total of 236.5, while the Orlando game finished 23.5 points over the projected point total of 199.5.
The Clippers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.3, had a phenomenal mark of 47.1 and had a free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.270). Orlando, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 9.8). Los Angeles was lifted by Marcin Gortat, who contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic, meanwhile had a solid performance for Orlando, contributing 22 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Williams led the Clippers to a 120-95 victory. He scored a game-high 28 points. Los Angeles covered as a 3.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 215 points, which was just under the projected point total of 219.5. One of Los Angeles’ largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Orlando had 19.
Lou Williams has taken his game to another level recently for Los Angeles, averaging 25 points,5.6 assists over the last five games.
Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. Los Angeles has preferred a fast-paced style of play (ninth in possessions per game), while Orlando has been slower-paced (27th in possessions per game).
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers average 45.68421052631579 rebounds per game, which ranks 12 in the league. The Magic rank 21 in rebounds allowed per game (45.71052631578947).
- Orlando ranks fifth in second chance points allowed per game (11.6) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (14.7).
- The Magic rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (4.7) while the Clippers rank 27th (6.0).
- Orlando ranks 10th in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.7) while Los Angeles ranks 26th (17.9).
- Orlando ranks 15 in three pointers attempted per game (31.105263157894736) while Los Angeles ranks 28 (24.605263157894736).
- The Magic rank sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (45.5) while the Clippers rank 27th (51.9).
- The Magic rank 10 in fast break points allowed per game (12.342105263157896) while the Clippers rank 26 (15.81578947368421).
- Orlando averages 24.710526315789473 assists per game, which ranks 13 in the league. Los Angeles ranks 15 in assists allowed per game (24.07894736842105).
- Orlando ranks second in steals allowed per game (7.0) while Los Angeles ranks 21st (8.4).
- Orlando is 8-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 3-1.
- The Magic are 13-9 when they reach 100 points, while the Clippers are 22-11.
- Orlando is 11-5-2 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 11-7 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 12 of the Magic’s 18 road games, while 12 of the Clippers’ 18 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Orlando and Los Angeles are both 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Magic have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Orlando has been defeated by an average of 3.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 118.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
