Magic vs Warriors Prediction

Golden State Warriors (15-17) vs Orlando Magic (19-13)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Chase Center)

Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -43.5-- Over/Under: 232.5

The Orlando Magic need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Golden State Warriors have lost their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors prediction.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic lost to the 76ers and Suns last week while beating the Knicks. The Orlando Magic are averaging 112.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.7 points and 4.7 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 21.2 points and 6 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Paolo Banchero is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
• Jalen Suggs ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Nuggets, Heat, and Mavericks during this streak. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 116.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 27.3 points and 4.5 assists, while Klay Thompson is averaging 16.7 points and 2.1 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

• Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.7) this season.
• Chris Paul ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Warriors rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.3).
• The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.3).
• The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.2).
• The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).

Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors prediction

I understand the Golden State Warriors getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, but we're getting the better team and a free bucket. The Magic are the better team and there's no other way to say it, and they're also 22-10 ATS on the season. The Magic have been a cash cow for us all season. A Warriors win wouldn't be shocking, but the value is with the Magic and the free bucket.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.