Orlando Magic (29-31) will play host to the Golden State Warriors (31-27) on Thursday, 27th February. The Magic currently stand at 7th place in the Eastern Conference, while the Warriors stand at 8th place in the Western Conference. Know more about the odds, moneyline, picks and predictions for this Magic vs Warriors cross conference matchup here.
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With a 29-31 record, the Orlando Magic are coming off an 82-122 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last outing. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 26 points and Franz Wagner added 19 points for the Magic, who shot 5 for 28 on 3-pointers. This was their second loss in the past five games. The Magic have had an up-and-down season. They are close to the .500 mark overall and their home form has been relatively strong.
However, injuries have also impacted the Magic. Jalen Suggs is out and Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season, while Cole Anthony is listed as a game-time decision. For their upcoming game, Orlando will aim to exploit their home-court advantage by playing an up-tempo style. They must contest Curry’s shooting while also containing the Warrior’s secondary scoring options like Jimmy Butler.
Orlando Magic Probable Starting Lineup – Anthony Black, Kentavious Caldwell Pope, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a 128-92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in their last outing. The Warriors joined an elite group with their 3000th franchise victory and have won four in a row and six of their last seven games to move into the eighth spot in the Western Conference. Jimmy Butler’s arrival in a trade has rejuvenated the entire franchise and his energy has Golden State playing like a playoff contender.
The Warriors have been competing well on the road but face depth issues with key bench players injured. Notably, Jonathan Kuminga, along with Taran Armstrong and Trayce Jackson-Davis are sidelined. For their upcoming game, expect Curry to orchestrate the flow and to stretch the floor with his deep shooting. Defensively they will need to adjust to cover for missing interior presence and limit transition opportunities for the Magic.
Golden State Warriors Probable Starting Lineup – Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green
Total Match Points Over 210.5 @ -110 (BetMGM)
The average total match points in the last three games played between the Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors is 211. The Magic in their last four home games are averaging 100 points per game, while the Warriors are averaging 114.7 points per game.
Golden State Warriors Total Team Points Over 108.5 @ -105 (BetMGM)
The Warriors scored over 108 points in three of the last five games and they have a much improved offense now, which should really set up for another game where they score over 108 points. With multiple scorers in the form of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Mosses Moody all in good shooting form the Warriors offense is loaded.
Stephen Curry Total Points Over 24.5 @ -115 (BetMGM)
Steph Curry has scored over 24 points in 6 of the last 10 games, the all-time three point leading scorer has been in good shooting form and averages 25.6 points per game in the last three outings against the Orlando Magic.
The Warriors have won three of their last five head-to-head games against the Magic. The Magic’s recent home record is two wins and three losses in their last five games, while the Warriors are currently on a four-game winning streak and have also won four of their last five away games. With multiple scoring threats and a top-notch defense, the revitalized Warriors are a formidable opponent.
Our Prediction – We back the Golden State Warriors to Win the game and predict the total match points Over 210.5.
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