LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic Prediction 3/31/25 NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the Kia Center to battle the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic Pick.

The Los Angeles Clippers have been on a tear as they've won 10 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after getting stopped by the Cavaliers in a 127-122 road defeat last night. Norman Powell led the team with 34 points on 13 of 24 shooting, James Harden added 24 points with eight rebounds and eight assists, while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Clippers shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start. They allowed the Cavaliers to explode for 37 points in the first quarter to put the Clippers behind by double digits. Before they allowed another 37 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 18 points. The Clippers will take on the Pels and Mavs after this game.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in pretty good shape as they've won seven of their last 11 games overall, and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Kings in a 121-91 home win on Saturday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points on eight of 12 shooting, while Caleb Houstan chipped in with 18 points off the bench. As a team, the Magic shot 49 percent from the field and 18 of 39 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter to take a 15-point lead into halftime. Before they exploded for 37 points in the third quarter to push the margin out to 35 points. 

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Magic have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
• The Clippers have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a loss.
• The Magic have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a road loss.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Clippers have won each of their last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Magic have lost eight of their last nine home games following a win.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Kia Center when playing with a rest advantage.

The Clippers are going to be shorthanded with Amir Coffey and Kawhi Leonard both ruled out, while the Magic are still playing without Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony. These two squads have already met once this season back on November 20, and it was the Clippers who won by 104-93. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of winning momentum, so it's hard to split these two at the moment. However, it is the Clippers who are playing this one on zero days' rest after last night's tough loss to the Clippers. You can make an argument for either side here, but with the Clippers missing Leonard, I will lean towards the Magic to pull off the minor upset at home in this spot.