The Golden State Warriors are starting to regain their championship form after a slow start to the season. After dropping two of their first three games, the sleeping giant has erupted from its slumber as the Warriors are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games and have covered in six straight. They welcome to town an upstart Orlando Magic team that is third in the Eastern Conference at 8-5 SU.
- Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry are both averaging 25.2 PPG this season.
- The Magic are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 14.5 or more.
- Golden State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home.
The Magic are one of the nicer surprises of the NBA this season. After years of botched draft picks and misguided free-agent signings, Orlando is making headlines in NBA circles and, in a weakened East, could contend for a playoff spot. But despite all this high-fiving and perceived success, Orlando will need to save it for another day. The Magic are 4-3 SU on the road this season but are 2-8 SU in their last 10 at Oracle Arena.
The Warriors are still business as usual and open as 14.5-point favorites. Being favored is par for the course for Golden State, but they’ve been covering the spread with ease lately. In their last six games, the Warriors are beating teams by an average of 21.5 points. Taking double-digit favorites in the NBA can be a tough task but when bettors are wagering on the Warriors to cover these days, they can feel more confident than men who wear Speedos.
The total opened at 229 and although the UNDER has hit in five of Orlando’s last seven games, bettors should always consider the OVER when a game involves Golden State. The total has gone OVER in 17 of the Warriors’ last 23 games, dating back to last season, and they lead the league in scoring again with an average of 120 points per game. If you’re placing a wager on the OVER, you’re hoping for Orlando to keep pace with Golden State and the good news is Orlando is no slouch, averaging 110.5 points per game, good for fifth in the NBA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Orlando Magic listed as 14.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 229 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 123-97 victory for the Warriors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Golden State battles the Orlando Magic, currently with a 8-5 mark (7-6 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 8-4-1 for the Warriors and 6-7 for the Magic. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Orlando injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 16-rated Magic taking on the No. 1-rated Warriors in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Golden State's No. 14-rated NBA squad against Orlando's No. 21-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Golden State rates No. 2 in the league with 13.77 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 4 with 11.92 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Orlando suffered a 125-107 loss against Denver on Saturday, getting 19 points from Marreese Speights in a losing effort at Pepsi Center.
The battle between the Warriors and 76ers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Philadelphia was handed a 135-114 defeat on Saturday at Oracle Arena.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games
- Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Orlando is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
- Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 17 of Golden State's last 23 games
- Golden State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Orlando at Portland, Wednesday, November 15
Golden State at Boston, Thursday, November 16
