Magic-Clippers Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic won their second straight with a 98-87 victory over the Thunder on Friday. The Magic failed to cover the 13-point spread, and the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Dwight Howard led the way with 21 points and 23 rebounds for a double-double. Jameer Nelson added 15 points in the win.
The Clippers built up a 14 point lead in the first quarter en route to a 107-84 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday, as 2-point road underdogs. The 191 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 194.
Baron Davis led the Clippers with 27 points, five rebounds and nine assists. Zach Randolph chipped in with 21 points in the win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 15-5 SU, 10-9-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 4-16 SU, 7-13 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando’s last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 11 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
Next up:
Orlando at Portland, Tuesday, December 9
LA Clippers at Portland, Friday, December 12
 

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