The Golden State Warriors are aiming to stop a losing skid on Thursday night. Golden State has lost three straight, falling to 3-5 to start the 2022-23 season. The Warriors visit the Orlando Magic, with the Magic coming in at 1-7 in eight games. Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) and Andre Iguodala (hip) are out for the Warriors. Cole Anthony (oblique), Markelle Fultz (toe), Gary Harris (knee), Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Moritz Wagner (foot) are out for the Magic, with Terrence Ross (knee) listed as questionable.
Tipping is at 7 p.m. ET in Orlando. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Warriors as 8.5-point road favorites, while the plus/minus, or total number of runs Vegas thinks it will score, is 226.5 in the latest Warriors vs. Magic odds. Before making Magic vs Warriors picks, you must see NBA predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s advanced computer simulation model.
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Now the model has set his sights on Warriors vs Magic and has just locked in his NBA picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the model choices. Now, here are several NBA odds, betting lines and trends for Warriors vs Magic:
- Spread Warriors vs. Magic: Warriors -8.5
- Warriors vs. Magic over/under: 226.5 points
- Moneyline Warriors vs Magic: Warriors -350, Magic +275
- GS: Warriors are 2-6 ATS this season
- ENT: Magic are 2-5-1 ATS in 2022-23
- Warriors vs. Magic Picks: See the picks on SportsLine
Featured Game | Orlando Magic vs. Golden State Warriors
Why the Warriors can cover
Golden State isn’t playing its best basketball to start the 2022-23 season, but the Warriors’ pedigree is clear. The Warriors won the 2022 NBA title and were the No. 2 defensive team in the league in 2021-22 on a per possession basis. Golden State ranked in the top three in the NBA in field goal percentage allowed, 2-point percentage allowed, 3-point percentage allowed and assists allowed, and the offense is electric. Golden State ranked in the top five in the NBA with 3 points per game, 2-point accuracy and assists per game last season, and is shooting 56.5 percent from 2 points in 2022-23.
Golden State is also elite at the free throw line, converting more than 80% of attempts, and the team’s assists are unmatched. The Warriors are averaging 29.0 assists per game and assisting on 68% of field goals in 2022-23, and also rank in the top ten in the league in scoring 117.5 points per game. On the other side, Orlando is in the bottom five in offensive efficiency, scoring less than 1.07 points per possession through the first eight games.
Why the Magic can cover
Orlando can take advantage of Golden State’s early difficulties. The Warriors are giving up more than 1.15 points per possession this season, with Golden State ranking 28th in free throw prevention and 28th in assist prevention. The Warriors also commit 16.5 turnovers per game and create just 22.0 free throw attempts per game. Orlando plays well on the defensive end, allowing just 111.0 points per game and holding opponents to 44.8 percent shooting. The Magic give 33.8% of 3-point shots to opponents, and allow 24.3 assists per game and a modest offensive rebound rate of 27.3%.
Orlando also has a rising star in No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 21.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. The Magic are shooting 53.8 percent from 2 points and enjoying travel to the free throw line with 24.1 attempts per game and 78.2 percent shooting.
How to make Warriors vs Magic picks
SportsLine’s model looks at total points, with a single player predicted to score 22 or more points. The model also indicates that one side of the gap hits in more than 50% of the simulations. You can only see the model choice on SportsLine.
So who wins Warriors vs Magic? And which side of the gap hits in more than 50% of the simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Warriors vs. Magic spread you need to jump on Thursday, all from the model who crushed his NBA picks, and find out.
