Golden State Warriors (31-27) vs. Orlando Magic (29-31)
February 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic +5; Over/Under: 211
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The Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic meet Thursday 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 Hornets and Mavs, and they play the 76ers, Hornets, and Knicks next. The Warriors are 6-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler. The Warriors have a chance to match a season high win total of five games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 112.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 23.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 18 points and 5.4 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Cavs, beat the Wizards, and they play the Raptors, Bulls, and Bucks next. The Magic continue to have offensive issues and just scored 82 points against the Cavs on 36.7 percent shooting.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 103.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 105.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 24.9 points and 4.9 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 23 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have lost three of their last four games as road favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Warriors’ last six games at Kia Center.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites following a home win.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Magic have lost seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic’s last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last four games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Magic vs Warriors Injury Report
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Cole Anthony is questionable with a knee injury.
The Warriors won’t have Jonathan Kuminga. Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable with an illness.
Magic vs Warriors Prediction
The Magic have fallen off since getting healthy and the offense continues to be an issue. The Magic have issues topping 100 points night to night, and their most recent effort against the Cavs was disappointing. The Warriors are 6-1 since the addition of Butler, and they’ve covered seven of their last 10 games. The Warriors have a pep in their step they didn’t have earlier in the season, and they beat the Magic earlier this month in a game they allowed just 99 points. Yet again, the Magic have issues scoring the ball. The line is reasonable. Give me the Warriors on Thursday night in Orlando.
