Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers 3/18/23-Free Pick, NBA Betting
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2023 NBA Handicapping – Magic vs. Los Angeles
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First thing to remember, the road Magic come into this one off a 116-113 road loss to the Phoenix Suns—a game in which they entered as 8-point underdogs and covered for the second time in three games but also just the second time in their last six overall.
The home Clippers come into this one off a 134-126 home win over the Golden Stat Warriors, in which they entered as 3-point favorites and covered for the third game in a row—their fourth cover in their last five overall.
Without any further ado, let’s get to this Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current during games on Friday, March 17. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, March 18.
ATS
The Magic are 37-32-1 overall against the spread on the season, 19-15-1 ATS as the away team and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Additionally, the Clippers are 35-35 against the spread on the season, 16-18 ATS as the home team and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Season Series
So far, these teams have faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season.
- Wednesday, December 7 @ Orlando: Magic 116 – Clippers 111 (OT)
Friday marks the second of two meetings between these squads.
Magic
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Magic enter this one scoring 111.6 points per game—a number that ranks 27th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Magic score 109.4 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 26 spot so far this season.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 114.6 points per game. That number ranks 17th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 112 per 100 possessions—a number that also ranks 19th across the league.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jalen Suggs, SG (OUT)
- Jonathan Isaac, PF (OUT)
Los Angeles Clippers
Season Stats
Offense
The Clippers enter this one scoring 112.8 points per game—a number that ranks 22nd across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Clippers score 111.7 points per 100 possessions, putting them in the No. 16 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 112.7 points per game, which ranks 11th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 111.8 per 100 possessions, which ranks 16th.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
Summarizing the injury report…
- Norman Powell, SG (OUT—shoulder)
- Brandon Boston Jr., SG (OUT)
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Trends:
- First, Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday contests.
- Oppositely, Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday contests.
- Also, Magic are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Conversely, Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing SU record.
Free Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers NBA Prediction:
All of a sudden, the Clippers look like the team everyone may want to avoid in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, which are just about a month away.
That’s really no coincidence with Kawhi Leonard healthy. He’s looked every bit the part of superstar and franchise leader LA needs and expects him to be, and as long as he stays on the court, the Clippers will be a problem.
Obviously, that applies to Saturday’s matchup as well.
With Los Angeles bringing in a mostly healthy roster, including Kawhi Leonard, the home Clips shouldn’t have a problem against a Magic team that’s more likely to be in the lottery than the Play-In when the season ends in three weeks.
Give this one to hometown Los Angeles on Saturday, and give it to them both SU and ATS.
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5 Long years ago PDX Pix was a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Now...not so much. A true expert. Hailing from Portland Oregon he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts at Cappers Picks covering NBA, College hoops and football and occasionally he dabbles in the NFL as well! Stay tuned for winners.
