Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/26/2022

by Amedeus Mastrangelo

Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Venue:  Amway Center, Orlando, FL
Where to Watch:  BSFL

 

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Clippers PK, Magic PK; Over/Under:  210 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Clippers NL, Magic NL; Over/Under:  NL points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Clippers NL, Magic NL; Over/Under:  NL points
 

Season Record

Los Angeles Clippers:  23-25 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Orlando Magic:  9-39 (5th place, Southeast Division)
 
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Preview and Analysis

 
Recent Form
Los Angeles Clippers:  4-6 last 10
Orlando Magic:  2-8 last 10
 
 
 

Los Angeles Clippers Analysis

The Clippers are coming into this game with a 23-25 record overall and they are 8-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games and are coming into this one off of a loss in their last game. Their last win was against the Philadelphia 76ers while their 2 losses in that span came against the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks in their last game. They still have a game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that needs to be played first with that result pending so this will be the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Wednesday night. Reggie Jackson led the team in points in that game with 26 while Ivica Zubac was next on the team with 17 points. Eric Bledsoe led the team in assists in that game off the bench with 6 while Zubac led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 43% from the field, 34.1% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 105.3 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 106.5 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 22-26 this season and their O/U record is 21-27.
 
 

Orlando Magic Analysis

The Magic are coming into this game with a 9-39 record overall and they are 3-17 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a 4 game losing streak that they were on. Their 4 losses were against the Dallas Mavericks, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers while their win came against the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Moritz Wagner led the team in points in that game off the bench with 23 while Wendell Carter Jr. was next on the team with 19 points. Jalen Suggs led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Carter Jr. and Chuma Okeke both led the team in rebounds with 7 each. They were 52.5% from the field, 46.2% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 102.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.6 PPG against them. The Magic have an ATS record of 21-27 this season and their O/U record is 24-24.
 
 

 

Clippers vs Magic Prediction

The Magic are coming into this game as a PK with the current betting according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Magic have not been playing well recently but they have been getting healthier and they should have most of their starters for this game. The Clippers are missing a few players such as Paul George and a few other key starters and they will likely be tired playing on a back-to-back in this game. The Magic do not get many good opportunities to win games this season but this is one of them and they should be able to capitalize on it. The best bet to place in this game is on the Magic to cover the spread and win this game.
 
Clippers Magic Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 26, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Magic 101 Clippers 94.
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NBA Betting Trends

 
Los Angeles Clippers: 31-23 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 22-15 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 26-10 ATS in a road game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 16-7 ATS against Southeast division opponents. 
Orlando Magic: 11-19 ATS when the total is 210 to 219.5. 63-86 ATS as an underdog. 18-42 ATS as a home underdog. 31-53 ATS in home games. 19-24 ATS in January games. 27-48 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games.
 

Key Injuries

 
Los Angeles Clippers:  P. George (SF) Out indefinitely - Elbow injury. J. Preston (PG) Out indefinitely - Foot injury. K. Leonard (SF) out for season - Knee injury.
Orlando Magic:  T. Ross (SG) Ques Wed - Knee injury. G. Harris (SG) Ques Wed - Back injury. R. Hampton (PG) Mid Feb - Knee injury. M. Fultz (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee injury. E. Moore (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee injury. J. Isaac (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee injury. M. Carter-Williams (PG) Out indefinitely - Ankle injury.
 
 

Notable Quotes

 
"We know he can score the basketball, but he had 28 points and 28 points was all on going left. We talked coming into the game that we got to keep him off his left hand. He's too good going to his left and he got there time and time again." - Tyronn Lue on his team’s loss against the Knicks on Sunday.
 
 
"(The Bulls) went on a little run and that was understood because basketball is a game of runs, but I was so happy for these guys to stand their ground." - Jamahl Mosley on his team’s win against the Bulls on Sunday.
 
 

Starting Lineups

 
Los Angeles Clippers
PG     Reggie Jackson
SG     Amir Coffey
SF     Marcus Morris Sr.
PF     Nicolas Batum
C     Ivica Zubac
 
Orlando Magic
PG     Cole Anthony
SG     Jalen Suggs
SF     Franz Wagner
PF     Wendell Carter Jr.
C     Mo Bamba
 

Statistical Leaders

 
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: P. George (24.7)
APG: P. George (5.5)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (8.2)
 
Orlando Magic
PPG: C. Anthony (18)
APG: C. Anthony (5.8)
Reb/G: W. Carter Jr. (10.1)
 
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (3rd season)
Orlando Magic: Jamahl Mosley (2nd season)
 


Amedeus Mastrangelo

About the Author:

Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.

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