Orlando Magic vs LA Clippers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, February 22, 2026
It’s a matchup between two playoff teams from the East and the West on Sunday, Feb. 22. Read our Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Magic are 29-26 and they are in seventh place in the East. Orlando has won six of their last 10 games. They are coming off of a 2OT loss to Phoenix on Saturday. The Clippers are 27-29 and they are in ninth place in the West. The Clippers are coming off a close to defeat to the Lakers. The Clippers have won four of their last five six games coming into this matchup. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 9 P.M. EST.
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Orlando coming off devastating 2OT loss to Phoenix
Orlando is 29-26 overall this season. They are in seventh-place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 12.5 games back of the Pistons for first place. They are one game out of Philadelphia to get out of the play-in round. The Magic are 11-15 when playing on the road this season. Orlando has won four of their last six games coming into this outing. They have also won six of their last 10 outings, too.
In their last game, Orlando lost 113-110 to Phoenix in double overtime on Saturday, Feb. 21. The Magic led by five points in the first overtime, but they could not hang on to the win with Phoenix hitting big shot after big shot. The Magic tied the game with less than three seconds in 2OT thanks to a Jevon Carter 3-pointer, but Phoenix was able to hit the game-winning shot. Orlando shot 43% from the field and 26% from behind the arc. Desmond Bane led the team with 34 points on 12-for-18 shooting.
Banchero leads the team with 21.6 points and 8.7 rebounds. Jalen Suggs holds a team-high 5.5 assists per game, too.
Orlando ranks 17th in offensive efficiency and they are the 15th ranked defensive efficient team in the league. The Magic are also the 11th ranked rebounding team, too.
The Magic are averaging 115.4 points per game, which ranks 18th. They are shooting 46.3% from the field, placing them 18th. Orlando ranks 22nd in 3-point shooting team making 34.8% from behind the arc.
On defense, Orlando is allowing 114.9 points per game, placing them 13th. They are allowing 48% from the field, which ranks 25th. The Magic are the 18th ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 36.1% from behind the arc.
The Magic are 23-32 against the spread this season. They are 10-8 against the spread when playing the West. Orlando is 10-16 against the spread when playing on the road. The over is 28-27 when Orlando has played this season. The under is 14-12 when playing on the road.
Clippers lose close game to city rival Lakers
Los Angeles is 27-29 overall this season. They are in ninth-place in the Western Conference as they are 7.5 games back of sixth-place Minnesota. The Clippers are five games ahead of Memphis for 11th place. The Clippers are 14-11 when they have played at home this season. They have won four of their last six games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, the Clippers lost 125-122 on the road on Friday, Feb. 20. The Clippers were unable to get over the hump late in the game and steal a win. The Lakers led for most of the game with the Clippers largest lead being just five points. The Clippers shot 55% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 31 points on 11-for-19 shooting.
Leonard leads the team with 27.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
The Clippers are the 11th-ranked offensive efficient team. They also rank 18th in defensive efficiency and they are the 16th ranked rebounding team.
The Clippers are averaging 112.1 points per game, which ranks 27th in the league. They are the seventh ranked shooting team, making 47.9% from the field. Los Angeles is the 10th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 36.3% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Clippers are allowing 112.6 points per game, placing them ninth-overall. They are the 12th ranked defensive teams allowing 46.6% from the field. The Clippers are allowing 36.9% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 26th.
The Clippers are 29-27 against the spread this season. They are 19-13 against the spread with one day of rest. The under is 29-27 when the Clippers have played this season. The over is 7-4 when the Clippers have played with a rest advantage. The over is 13-9 when they have played teams against the East. 
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +4,795.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +4,721.00 |
| 3 |  Mark Ruelle | +3,688.00 |
| 4 |  David Delano | +3,140.00 |
| 5 |  Trent Bets | +2,534.00 |
Magic vs Clippers Spread Pick
- Take the Clippers to cover (5 units)
Kawhi Leonard showcased why he is one of the best in the NBA with his performance on Friday against the Lakers. He will be the best player on the court in this game, too. The Magic are coming off a double OT loss on Saturday and fatigue will be an issue for the visitors. The Clippers have the 11th ranked most efficient offense in the league. With the Clippers offense along with a slow-paced game, the Clippers will dominate the flow of this outing. The Clippers are 19-13 against the spread with one day of rest. Orlando is 10-16 against the spread when playing on the road.
Take the Clippers to cover.
Magic vs Clippers Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
The Clippers are the slowest team in the league this season and they rank 27th in points per game. The Magic are ranked 15th in pace, as they are in the middle of the pack this year. Orlando are the 13th ranked scoring defense this season, too. The under is 14-12 when playing on the Magic have played on the road.
Take the under on Sunday.
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