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The Los Angeles Clippers host a matinee tilt on Saturday afternoon at the Staples Center. The Clippers welcome the Orlando Magic to town, with L.A. winning three of the last four games to improve to 14-12. Orlando is 5-21 through 26 games in 2021-22. Paul George (elbow) is out for the Clippers, with Nicolas Batum (ankle) listed as doubtful. Jalen Suggs (thumb), Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Markelle Fultz (knee) are out for the Magic.

Caesars Sportsbook lists Los Angeles as the 8.5-point favorite at home for this 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over-under, is 215 in the latest Magic vs. Clippers odds, up 4.5 points from the opening line. Before making any Clippers vs. Magic picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2021-22 NBA season up almost $2,000 on all top-rated NBA picks this season. It's also on a stunning 121-78 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread that dates back to last season. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Clippers vs. Magic and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Magic vs. Clippers:

  • Magic vs. Clippers spread: Clippers -8.5
  • Magic vs. Clippers over-under: 215 points
  • Magic vs. Clippers money line: Clippers -360, Magic +285
  • ORL: The Magic are 11-15 against the spread this season
  • LAC: The Clippers are 12-14 against the spread in 2021-22

Why the Magic can cover

The Magic are struggling this season, but Cole Anthony is a bright spot for Orlando. The talented lead guard is averaging 20.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game for the Magic, keying the team's offense. Orlando is also a top-eight team in 3-point attempt rate, helping to boost efficiency through shot selection, and the Magic are in the top 10 of the NBA in second-chance points with 13.9 per game. 

The Clippers are No. 28 in the NBA in free-throw prevention as well, with the Magic able to carve out extra shots at the charity stripe. Los Angeles also struggles with rebounding and ball security in an overall sense, which could give Orlando extra possessions to work the math in its direction. The Magic are in the top 10 in fast-break points allowed at 11.2 per game, and Orlando is also in the top eight of the NBA in points allowed in the paint, giving up just 43.2 per game in 2021-22.

Why the Clippers can cover

L.A. is in a solid position on both ends of the floor in this matchup. The Clippers are above-average from 3-point range, making 35.4 percent of attempts. L.A. is also in the top eight in free-throw accuracy at 79.8 percent, and the Clippers are facing a Magic team that is currently last in the NBA in defensive rating and overall point differential. On the opposite side, the Clippers are allowing 104.6 points per 100 possessions, a top-five mark in the NBA, and Orlando is in the bottom three in offensive rating. 

The Magic also land in the bottom five in ball security and shooting efficiency, playing into the hands of a strong Clippers defense. L.A. is allowing opponents to make fewer than 45 percent of shots, and the Clippers are giving up only 22.2 assists per game. L.A. is producing more than 15 turnovers and eight steals per game on the defensive side, and the Clippers can keep the Magic off the free- throw line with discipline and rim protection.

How to make Magic vs. Clippers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 210 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Clippers vs. Magic? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.