The LA Clippers (4-10) and Orlando Magic (8-7) meet Thursday from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Clippers won 2-0

The Clippers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 110-108 Monday, covering as a 5.5-point underdog as the Under (222) cashed. G James Harden scored a team-high 28 points, but shot just 28% from the field (7-for-25). After starting the season 3-2, the Clippers have lost 8 of their last 9 contests, and their defense has been the main issue, allowing at least 121 points in 3 of their last 4 games.

The Magic beat the Golden State Warriors 121-113 Tuesday, covering as a 2.5-point home underdog as the Over (224) hit as 6 Magic players ended in double figures. G Desmond Bane tallied 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting. Orlando, after a 1-4 start, has found some rhythm, winning 4 of its last 5 games. Its defense has turned things around, allowing more than 113 points in just one of those contests.

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Moneyline (ML): Clippers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Magic -235 (bet $235 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +5.5 (-110) | Magic -5.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Clippers at Magic key injuries

Clippers

G Bradley Beal (hip) outF Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out

Magic

F Paolo Banchero (groin) outF Franz Wagner (face) availableC Mo Wagner (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Clippers at Magic picks and predictionsPrediction

Magic 116, Clippers 108

PASS.

No interest. The Magic (-235) are surging and should win at home. However, they are too expensive to consider on the moneyline.

BET MAGIC -5.5 (-110).

The Clippers are 2-3 ATS as an underdog this season, allowing at least 115 points in 4 of those 5 contests. Their offense has struggled over the past few weeks, scoring 108 or fewer in 5 of their last 8 games.

On the other side, the Magic have covered in 4 of their last 7 games as a favorite and are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 home performances. Orlando’s offense has found some rhythm, scoring at least 113 points in 4 of its last 5 games.

Expect the home side to win with ease and back MAGIC -5.5 (-110).

BET OVER 219.5 (-110).

The Magic have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 and in 5 of their last 8 contests. After being last in the NBA in pace last season, they rank 22nd through the early part of this season, so this game could be played at a faster tempo than expected.

The Clippers have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games, mainly because of their struggling defense. Harden has always been a playmaker, and he’s averaging north of 26 points per game, having scored at least 37 twice in the Clippers’ last 3 games.

There is certainly enough playmaking in this one to take the OVER 219.5 (-110).

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