Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic Prediction NBA Picks 3/29/24

The LA Clippers and Orlando Magic meet Friday in NBA action at the Kia Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clippers vs Magic prediction.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have been struggling for consistency as they've lost six of their last 10 games, but they will be looking to build some momentum after sneaking past the 76ers in a 108-107 road win on Wednesday. Paul George led the team with 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, Kawhi Leonard added 17 points wth nine rebounds and two blocks while James Harden chipped in with 16 points and 14 assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and had to claw their way back from an early 15-point deficit, before Kawhi Leonard saved the day with a clutch and-one play with just 15.1 seconds left on the clock to carry the Clippers over the line.

Orlando Magic

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in great shape as they've won 10 of their last 14 games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting taken down by the Warriors in a 101-93 loss on Wednesday. Cole Anthony led the team with 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists off the bench, Paolo Banchero added 15 points with eight rebounds and five assists while Franz Wagner chipped in with 14 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Magic shot just 42 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and were always trailing after scoring just 11 points in the first quarter to trail by 17 points in the blink of an eye. To their credit, the Magic showed plenty of fight to cut the deficit to just two points midway through the fourth quarter, but they could never reclaim the lead.