Orlando Magic (16-12) vs. Golden State Warriors (14-15)
December 22, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -5.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The Golden State Warriors play host to the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center on Monday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic haven’t been at their best as they’ve split their last eight games, but they will be eager to build some momentum after sneaking past the Jazz in a thrilling 128-127 overtime road win on Saturday. Desmond Bane led the team with 32 points on 13 of 21 shooting, Paolo Banchero added 23 points with nine rebounds and nine assists while Anthony Black chipped in with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Magic shot 49 percent from the field and 11 of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start and dominated most of the contest to lead by 19 points. However, they allowed the Jazz back into the contest and needed some heroics from Desmond Bane, who drained the game winner with just 0.9 seconds left in overtime.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have struggled lately as they’ve lost five of their last eight games overall. But they will be looking to get something going after snapping a three-game skid with a 119-116 home win over the Suns on Saturday. Stephen Curry led the team with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, Jimmy Butler III added 25 points while Will Richard chipped in with 20 points on six of seven shooting off the bench. As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 49 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and allowed 44 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 14 points. However, they regrouped and were always in front after holding the Suns to just 20 points in the third quarter.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last 10 home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Magic have lost each of their six previous road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Warriors.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in four of their last five games against the Magic.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Warriors have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Warriors’ last four games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites following a home win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last five road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Warriors vs Magic Prediction
The Magic are still missing Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and they are keeping an eye on Tristan da Silva who is questionable, while the Warriors have ruled out Al Horford and Seth Curry. The Magic enter this contest as the team in better form despite missing a bunch of players, but it’s the Warriors who open as the betting favorites at home. These teams last met on Nov. 18, and it was the Magic who won by 121-113, but they won’t have Suggs or Franz Wagner for this meeting. We should be in for another close contest, but I think the Warriors get their revenge with a narrow win and cover at home in this one.
