The Los Angeles Clippers made a final, desperate charge at the end of Monday’s high-scoring loss to the Cavaliers, but the Cavs emerged victorious. L.A. will travel south to face the Orlando Magic, looking to get back in the win column on the second night of a back-to-back set.
My Clippers vs. Magic predictions expect the visiting team to win a close matchup at Kia Center. Read my NBA picks to see why you should back the Clippers, how to bet the point total, and which star Clippers player prop to target.
Clippers vs Magic prediction
My best bet: Clippers moneyline (-140 at bet365)
My analysis
The Los Angeles Clippers are on a roll, and the team has won seven of their last 10. The Orlando Magic are just a game back, with six wins in that span. Of the Clippers’ three recent losses, one was by five points to the Eastern Conference’s best team in the Cavs and one was by only two points to the Thunder, the top team in the West.
Orlando has won four of its last five overall, but a team typically strong at Kia Center has struggled at home. The Magic have won just three of their last 10 games in Orlando, while the Clippers have won four of their last five games on the road.
While both defenses have been elite this season, Los Angeles’ advantage on offense gives it the edge in tonight’s contest. Over the last 10 games, the Magic sport the second-best defensive rating at 107.6, and the Clippers sport the sixth-best at 110.8. The Magic have allowed opponents to score 103.4 points, and the Clippers have allowed 108.7 points, both Top-10 marks.
In that span, the Clippers have the best offensive rating in the Association at 125.6. That tremendous improvement on offense and steady defense has given L.A. the best net rating in the NBA over the last 10 games at a whopping +14.3.
I expect Orlando to put up a fight at home, but the Clippers have been too good on both ends of the floor to lose a second game in as many nights. I’m backing the visiting team in a close, hard-fought matchup.
Clippers vs Magic same-game parlay
Clippers moneyline
Over 211
Kawhi Leonard 20+ points
This is a matchup between two of the league’s best defenses, but the Clippers sport the top-rated offense across the last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have the team firing on all cylinders, and Norm Powell’s 34-point eruption last night may be the catalyst needed to get him back on track following a brief slump.
Orlando has cashed the Under in 44 of 75 games this season, but the team’s game total has been 211 or higher in seven of the last 10. Los Angeles’ game total has gone for at least 211 in nine of 10.
Kawhi has been a bucket since returning from the All-Star break, averaging 24.7 points across 15 games and scoring 20+ points 13 times. Leonard has reached that scoring milestone in eight straight, and I expect him to extend that streak tonight. Orlando’s defense offers a tough challenge, but Leonard should be energized after resting on Sunday.
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Clippers vs Magic odds
Clippers vs Magic live odds
Clippers vs Magic opening odds
- Spread: Los Angeles -2.5 | Orlando +2.5
- Moneyline: Los Angeles -140 | Orlando +120
- Over/Under: Over 211 | Under 211
Odds courtesy of bet365.
Clippers vs Magic spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Clippers have covered in eight of their last 10 games. The Magic are 7-3 ATS in their last 10.
- L.A. has gone Over the total in seven of its last 10.
- Orlando is 3-2 O/U over its last five.
Clippers vs Magic trend
The Magic have cashed the Under in 43 of their last 69 games for +14.4 units and a 19% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Magic.
How to watch Clippers vs Magic
| Location | Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
| Date | Monday, 3-31-2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN |
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