Clippers vs Magic Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – Saturday, March 18, 2023

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The Los Angeles Clippers (37-33) host the Orlando Magic (28-42) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The contest tips at 3:00 PM ET and airs on BSF. The Clippers are 6.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is set at 231.5 points.

How to bet Clippers vs. Magic

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Orlando Magic Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Clippers as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, the Clippers have -263 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +215 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 231.5 points.

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Clippers vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch

  • Game Day: Saturday, March 18, 2023
  • Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BSF
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Crypto.com Arena

Clippers vs. Magic Betting Trends

In the Clippers’ 70 games this season, they have 35 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has been chosen as the favorite in 44 games this year and has walked away with the win 30 times (68.2%) in those games. Clippers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 45.7% of the time (32 out of 70 games with a set point total).

Against the spread, the Magic are 37-31-2 this year. Orlando has won 22 of the 55 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (40%). Magic games this season have eclipsed the over/under 51.4% of the time (36 out of 70 games with a set point total).

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Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players

Clippers

Clippers Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paul George 53 23.7 6.1 5.2 1.4 0.3 2.9
Eric Gordon 58 12.6 2 2.8 0.7 0.4 1.8
Nah’Shon Hyland 47 11.6 2.2 2.8 0.7 0.3 2
Marcus Morris 60 11.6 4 1.8 0.6 0.4 1.8
Mason Plumlee 67 11.6 9.4 3.4 0.6 0.6 0

Magic

Magic Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 63 20.1 6.7 3.6 0.9 0.5 1.2
Franz Wagner 69 18.7 3.9 3.4 0.9 0.2 1.7
Wendell Carter Jr. 47 15.3 8.8 2.5 0.4 0.6 1.3
Markelle Fultz 49 13.8 4.1 5.6 1.5 0.4 0.4
Cole Anthony 50 12.4 4.5 4 0.6 0.5 1.2
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Clippers vs. Magic Injury Report

Magic: Patrick Beverley: Out (Trade Pending), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Injury Management), Jalen Suggs: Out (Concussion)

What you need to know about the Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles is averaging 112.8 points per game (21st-ranked in NBA) this year, while surrendering 112.7 points per contest (10th-ranked). On offense, the Clippers put up 111.5 points per game when playing at home, compared to 114.1 points per game away from home. The Clippers’ offense has been much improved over their last 10 games, scoring 121.7 points per contest compared to the 112.8 they’ve averaged this season.

Los Angeles ranks fifth-best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.8%. It ranks 10th in the league by sinking 12.7 threes per contest. So far this season, the Clippers have taken 61% two-pointers, accounting for 68.8% of the team’s buckets. They have shot 39% three-pointers (31.2% of the team’s baskets).

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What you need to know about the Orlando Magic

Orlando is the fifth-worst squad in the league in points scored (111.6 per game) and 17th in points allowed (114.6). At home the Magic are putting up 114.3 points per game, 5.4 more than they are averaging away (108.9). The Magic are compiling 116.2 points per contest in their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 111.6.

Beyond the arc, Orlando is fourth-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (10.6). It is ranked 23rd in 3-point percentage at 34.7%. In 2022-23, the Magic have attempted 35.7% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 64.3% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 26.3% of the Magic’s baskets have been 3-pointers, and 73.7% have been 2-pointers.

Clippers vs. Magic Predictions and Pick

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WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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