NBA Picks and Betting Tips: Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 21st November

NLB Staff

20.11.2024 02:34

La Clippers vs Magic Prediction

As the Orlando Magic enter this matchup having been on one of the hottest streaks in NBA play, they play a Clippers squad looking to build off a stretch last week. With the Magic coming off a masterful 109-99 win against Phoenix, this Clippers squad managed to upset the Warriors in their last game. This matchup will happen on November 21st at 9:30 A.M. IST in the Inuit Dome of Los Angeles. Below are our top player props, betting tips, head-to-head trends, and vital injuries to create a potential outcome for this game.

La Clippers vs Magic Key Betting Tips & Predictions

1. Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Moneyline Pick

With the moneyline pick being -200 for Los Angeles, it looks like a great value pick due to their higher chance of winning this game. Having a backcourt of James Harden in addition to Norman Powell should outscore the abilities that are developed by Jalen Suggs and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Although the Magic have a huge positive with Franz Wagner going up against Terannce Mann, the frontcourt will make a huge different for Los Angeles. Having Ivica Zubac and Derrick Jones Jr. over Orlando’s Mortiz Wagner plus Tristan Da Silva for scoring in addition to rebounding should help Los Angeles win their -200 moneyline and 3rd straight vs Orlando.

2. Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Point Spread Pick

Seeing that the Clippers have a -1.5 spread in this game, they should have an all-around advantage during this game. As James Harden has really turned into a true two-way player, his greatness as a passer and rebounder will be a huge benefit against Jalen Suggs. Even though Suggs could have some stops on Harden, the Clippers point guard should still have a huge night. As Norman Powell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have very similar play-style’s the Clippers’ Powell has been more effective this season as a much higher-volume shooter. Although KCP is a better defender, it is only by a little bit and something that Powell could still finish against. With Franz Wagner being the Magic’s only piece that could help them win in their starting lineup, he should continue knocking down threes and perimeter shots against a weaker defender like Terannce Mann. As Mann has really struggled on the offense end as well, it should end up being a huge rebounding advantage in favor of Wagner. With Tristan Da Silva having to guard a great dunker and three-point shooter in Derrick Jones Jr., he will struggle due to inexperience plus agility. Seeing that Jones Jr. will continue slowing him down on the defensive end and grab a lot more rebounds, it will help Ivica Zubac in the middle. Knowing Zubac has some great strength plus ability to finish, he should able to box-out Mortiz Wagner with ease and have an advantage when Gary Blitzade subs in. Seeing this, the -1.5 spread looks like a perfect take for Los Angeles.

3. Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Over/Under Pick (Total Points)

As the over/under in this game is 225.5 points, this should be a fairly high-scoring game with both teams providing very solid scoring options. With this Magic squad led by a very solid point guard that has a 3-point shooting specilaist next to him, they also have one of the best scoring small forwards. Although their power forward continues to struggle, this group has a great duo of centers that can finish with ease. Meanwhile, Los Angeles once again has an elite shooting backcourt and one of the strongest centers that can put a lot of layups. Having two quick guards off the bench as well, their score should go way over the 197 points from last time out.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Top Player Props

Franz Wagner over 24.5 points at -1.74: As the Magic’s leading scorer continues to be one of the best mid-range scorers in the game, his ability to create from outside has seemed unbelievable this season as well. With no Paolo Banchero, the main focus for Orlando will be using Wagner in a way to use his size and great dribbling abilities for easy finishes or fade-away shots. With Wanger averaging 22.9 points a night this season, he should improve on this average this game by going well over the line.

Ivica Zubac over 8.5 rebounds at 1.60: With the Clippers having one of the strongest centers in the game, he should continue being a key rebounder of missed shots and blocks going for them. Up against a less physical Mortiz Wagner, he should be able to win the board's battle on both the offense plus defensive end, while continuing to collect them of missed deep threes or putting them in for 2nd chance opportunities. As someone who averages 12.3 rebounds a night, he should hit the over in this game.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Injury News & Impact

Orlando Magic Injuries: With Wendell Carter Jr. still out with his foot injury, the Magic will miss his physicality to get rebounds. Someone who was averaging 8.8 boards before his injury, their replacement in Moritz Wagner, 12.6 points, has been more of a true-scoring center that doesn’t provide the same strength underneath. As this squad also lost Paolo Banchero, 29.0 points and 8.8 boards, to an oblique injury, his ability to be a dominant force inside can’t be matched by backup Tristan Da Silva. With the new power forward being a much less efficient scorer, most of the points from forwards come from Franz Wagner who will have to continue playing an extended role.

Los Angeles Clippers Injuries: Although this squad is still missing Kawhi Leonard due to a knee injury, they should continue running with the same lineups that have made them successful under head coach Tyron Lue.

La Clippers vs Magic Head-to-Head Trends

As the Los Angeles Clippers have won their last two games against Orlando, this streak should continue with them being the more complete squad. Having scored 100 or more points in both of these matchups, they should continue putting up a high total after finishing with over a hundred 6 straight games vs Orlando. With this Clippers squad being 4-2 against the spread, they will look to further improve that record heading into this favorable matchup.

Betting Insights & Public Trends

Looking at the current trends for this matchup, Los Angeles is backed by 55.9% of their bettors to beat this Orlando Magic.

La Clippers vs Magic Final Prediction

Seeing that the Los Angeles Clippers have lately been on a solid role, they will play a Magic team that really feels the affects of their Paolo Banchero loss against top teams. As this Clippers squad has played like an elite group, they should control this matchup in their own favor. Led by point guard James Harden, he will go up against a great two-way player in Jalen Suggs of the Magic. Although this is true, the size advantage that Harden has will allow him to dribble into painted areas with ease while also being able to create for others. Seeing that he has an improvement on defense too, he should lockdown Jalen Suggs dribbling and force him into the paint to win the rebounding advantage. With Norman Powell being a top shooting guard next to him, his ability to finish and knock down threes has continued help develop this offense. Going up against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope both of them have a very similar game with Powell playing at a much higher level. As Norman Powell will create extra possessions through steals and blocks, the Clippers can end up having multiple opportunities to score.

As the small forward is Franz Wagner in this game for Orlando, this is the one matchup the Magic should dominate. Knowing that Wagner has been a consistent mid-range and perimeter shooter, he should also have an advantage in getting rebounds against someone like Terannce Mann. Seeing that Mann has really struggled to control both ends off the floor, this should be another strong performance for Wagner on the box score. But, Derrick Jones Jr. off the Clippers will be able to fly-high for dunks and knock down some clutch threes in this matchup against Tristan Da Silva. With Jones Jr. being an elite blocker and rebounder, he should be a key factor in this game with the Clippers center Ivica Zubac having a massive strength advantage over Mortiz Wagner to get rebounds plus turn them into 2nd chance opportunities. As the Clippers have key pieces like Kris Dunn and Kevin Porter Jr. who can create off their bench, the only way Orlando keeps it close is if Gary Blitzade and Anthony Black continue playing at a high level.

Our prediction: The Los Angeles Clippers win this game and cover their -1.5 spread, while the score goes over 225.5 points.