The Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Spurs and Pelicans, and they’ll play the Heat next. The Warriors have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27.4 points and 3.7 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 19.1 points and 4.8 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic beat the Nets, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Clippers next. The Magic have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 115.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 23.1 points and 3.9 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine games against the Magic following a road win.
- The Magic have lost each of their last 13 Tuesday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last six home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last six games as road favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic Player Facts
- Franz Wagner ranks 4th in the league for fast break points (62) this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.9%) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.3) this season.
- Jimmy Butler has recorded two games with 6+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.3).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.7).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (82.8%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.5).
Magic vs Warriors Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. Jalen Suggs is questionable.
The Warriors will be without De’Anthony Melton and Jonathan Kuminga.
Magic vs Warriors Prediction
Right when it looked like the Warriors were on shaky ground, they’ve railed off 3 straight road wins and covers. The Magic have been hit or miss all season and are 6-8 ATS on the season. The Magic could also be down two of their best players in Banchero and Suggs. I’m not excited to back the Magic on an average night, I want less to do with them if down those guys. The Warriors are feeling good and should see this as a nice opportunity to keep things rolling. Could argue the line should be steeper. I’ll lay the points with the Warriors.