🏀 Magic vs. Clippers Player Props Tonight: NBA Picks & Best Bets (Feb. 22)

My Magic vs. Clippers player props tonight target Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin.

Corey Scott

Last Updated: February 22, 2026 6:02 PM EST • 3 minute read

Pictured: Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5), seen here looking on, is featured in our Magic vs. Clippers player props tonight. Photo by Sam Navarro / Imagn Images.

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The Los Angeles Clippers will try to get revenge Sunday when they host the Orlando Magic after a 28-point blowout loss in their first meeting earlier this season. Much has changed since then, with the Clippers reshaping their roster after moving on from James Harden and the Magic adjusting without Franz Wagner, opening the door for value in the betting markets.

My Magic vs. Clippers player props today focus on Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin as part of our NBA picks and best bets for Sunday. The Clippers are listed as a 2.5-point betting favorite over the Magic, with tipoff from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., slated for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV).

🏀 Best Magic vs. Clippers player props: NBA picks for Feb. 22

See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

Player	Prop bet	Units	Confidence
Bennedict Mathurin, G, Clippers	Over 21.5 points (-122)	1.22u -> 1u	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Paolo Banchero, F, Magic	Over 8.5 rebounds (+112)	0.89u -> 1u	⭐⭐⭐

Total wagered: 2.11 units | Max profit: 2 units

💰 Best Magic vs. Clippers prop bet

The Clippers are a -7000 favorite to make the NBA Play-In Tournament this season.

Bennedict Mathurin Over 21.5 points (-122)

Mathurin is essentially the No. 2 option on the Clippers - and the primary option when Kawhi Leonard is on the bench. He has scored 26 or more points in back-to-back games, attempting at least 16 shots in each.

With Leonard questionable for today due to an ankle injury, Mathurin becomes even more valuable, and if he attempts 16-plus shots again, this bet is likely to cash. FanDuel lists Mathurin's Over at 21.5 points (-122), but I would also play Over 22.5 (-112 or greater).

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Paolo Banchero Over 8.5 rebounds (+112)

Banchero was aggressive on the glass in a double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, recording 14 rebounds, including eight in the first half. With Wagner out indefinitely, Banchero should continue to be productive as a rebounder.

The Clippers are the worst rebounding team in the league at 49.1 per game, so Banchero’s line at 8.5 with plus money on the Over feels too low. The best widely available odds are +112 at FanDuel, but this bet is playable down to +100.

💡 How I'm betting Magic vs. Clippers

Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.

My bankroll strategy is to treat one unit as 1 percent of the money I’ve set aside exclusively for sports betting.

I bet to win 1 unit on each of these wagers, as I’m confident directionally in these plays, but the numbers aren’t far off from where I’d price them. If larger edges were available, I would consider risking up to 2.5 units per bet. I allocated 2.11 units for this game because, while I’m confident in these bets, the edges aren’t big enough to warrant a larger investment.

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🚀 Magic vs. Clippers same-game parlay

This parlay offers solid value because if Mathurin plays better than expected, Leonard will likely spend more time on the bench. Even if they share the court more than anticipated today, Mathurin has been the more aggressive rebounder, outrebounding Leonard 12-8 over the past two games.

💵 Magic vs. Clippers SGP picks

Bennedict Mathurin Over 21.5 points (-120)
Kawhi Leonard Under 6.5 rebounds (+102)

Best odds: +260 via bet365 (0.38u -> 1u)

🚑 Magic vs. Clippers injuries

📺 How to watch Magic vs. Clippers

Date: Sunday, Feb. 22
Tipoff: 9 p.m. ET
Location: Intuit Dome (Inglewood, Calif.)
TV: NBA TV

📈 My NBA picks: Win/loss record

All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since Feb. 10.

Record	Net profit	ROI
16-16-2	+3.1 units ✅	9% ✅

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Corey Scott

Corey is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He holds a diploma in Radio and Television Sports Broadcasting from the College of Sports Media in Toronto and has been creating sports and betting content for years. His work has appeared across the USA Today Network, Gambling.com Group, and Athlon Sports. With over a decade of experience betting on sports, Corey is well-versed in all types of operators, from regulated sportsbooks to less conventional platforms. He primarily focuses on moneylines and spreads in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and CFL, though he is open to taking advantage of any two-way market. A firm believer in the efficient market, he emphasizes closing line value and having as many outs as possible to get the best number. While Corey rarely bets parlays anymore - unless they are correlated - his biggest sports betting win was a seven-team parlay at +13675 odds. He visits Las Vegas multiple times a year; his favorite resort is the Wynn/Encore, though he can often be found at any sportsbook offering an off-market number.