The Magic vs Clippers matchup is one of 11 NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This will be the second and final encounter between these two teams in the 2025-26 regular season. Back on November 20, the Magic defeated the Clippers 129-101.
Heading into this matchup, the Magic (29-26) are trying to position themselves for an outright playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Similarly, the Clippers (27-29) are looking to get to .500 and crack the top six in the Western Conference.
Magic vs Clippers Odds
Moneyline: Magic (+130) vs Clippers (-155)
Spread: Magic (+3.5) vs Clippers (-3.5)
Total: Magic -112 (o215.5) vs Clippers -108 (u215.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Magic vs Clippers Preview and Prediction
After pulling off a three-game winning streak two weeks ago, the Magic have since dropped two of their last three outings. On Saturday, they lost a double-overtime affair to the Phoenix Suns. In this 113-110 thriller, Desmond Bane had 34 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field. Paolo Banchero flirted with a triple-double as he put up 26 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists, while Jevon Carter had 15 points off the bench.
The Clippers are also coming off a lose as they head into this encounter against Orlando. On Friday, they lost 125-122 to the LA Lakers. In this high-scoring encounter, Kawhi Leonard had 31 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Newcomer Bennedict Mathurin tallied 26 points on a 43.8% shooting clip, while Brook Lopez had a double-double performance with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Clippers are slightly favored to win this matchup against the Magic.
Magic vs Clippers Starting Lineups
Magic starting lineup
PG: Anthony Black | SG: Desmond Bane | SF: Tristan da Silva | PF: Paolo Banchero | C: Wendell Carter Jr.
Clippers starting lineup
PG: Kris Dunn | SG: Derrick Jones Jr. | SF: Kawhi Leonard | PF: John Collins | C: Brook Lopez
Magic vs Clippers Player Props
Anthony Black’s point total is set at 15.5, which is below his season average of 16.0 points per game. Brook Lopez’s point total is set at 12.5, which is above his season average of 7.0 points per outing.
